2023 TOYOTA TACOMA Owners Manual

4656-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb counterclock-
wise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Install the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights, on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and install the clip and screw.
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4666-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Tail/rear turn signal/rear side marker lights, stop/tail/rear side
marker lights and back-up lights
Remove the bolts and rear
combination assembly.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.Tail/rear turn signal/rear
side marker lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker
lights
Back-up lights
Remove the light bulb. Tail/rear turn signal/rear
side marker lights
Stop/tail/rear side marker
lights
Back-up lights
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
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2
3
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4676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■License plate lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
3

4686-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■High mounted stoplight (vehicles without a cargo lamp)
Remove the screws and
cover.
Remove the light bulb.
When reinstalling the outer lens,
confirm that the packing is prop-
erly seated in the groove on the
housing.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Packing
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4696-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights low beam (LED type)
● Headlights high beam (LED type)
● Front turn signal lights (LED type)
● Front side marker lights (LED type)
● Fog lights (LED type)
● Parking lights (LED type)
● Daytime running lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight (vehicles with cargo lamp)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
■LED Lights
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), parking lights (LED type), daytime
running light (LED type) and, high mounted stoplight (vehicles with cargo
lamp) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Toyota lamps are vented to all surrounding environmental conditions and may
experience temporary condensation build-up that is visible from outside of the
lamp. Condensation and fogging does not indicate a malfunction of the lamp
assembly. It is normal for condensation to improve and disappea r after time
and normal driving use. Visible pools of water or large droplets are a sign of a
lamp in which the seal has malfunctioned. If this is the case o r condensation
and fogging remain after long periods of time, contact your Toyota dealer for
more information.

4706-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the bulb, bulb base, el ectrical wir-
ing, or subcomponents.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

471
7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 473
If the vehicle is submerged or water on
the road is rising.............. 475 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 476
If you think something is wrong ......... 480
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 481
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 482
If a warning message is displayed......................... 489
If you have a flat tire.......... 511
If the engine will not start ................................. 526
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart key
system) ........................... 528
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ... 534
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 536

4727-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the en gine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.