TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perf orm, contact your Scion dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Scion dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 426)
■ Front bulb locations
Front turn signal lights
Headlight low beam
Daytime running 
lights (Canada only)
and headlight 
high beam
Parking and front side
marker lights

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■Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Back-up lightsLicense plate lights

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Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight low beams
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
STEP 1
ITO43P165
STEP 2

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■Daytime running lights (Canada only) and headlight high
beam
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
STEP 1
ITO43P163
STEP 2

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Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights
and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burn out, have it replaced by
your Scion dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● High mounted stop light
■When replacing the front right headli ght low beam, front right turn sig-
nal light, front right parking light or front right side marker light bulbs
Remove the securing clip and turn and
pull off the washer fluid filler opener to
allow easy access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
firmly install the washer fluid filler opener
and secure it with the clip.

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■LED lights
The side turn signal lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Scion dealer to
have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Scion dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately 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 hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.