TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 352)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Scion dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Scion fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Scion
dealer, as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by 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. 440)
■ Front bulb locations
Front side marker lights
Headlight high/low beams
Daytime running lights
(Canada only) and
front turn signal lights
Parking lights

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Rear bulb locations
Tail lights and
rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights Back-up lightsLicense
plate lights

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high/low beams
For easy access to the light
bulbs, remove the securing clip
and turn and pull off the washer
fluid filler opener.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the bulb while depress-
ing the lock release.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
After replacing the bulbs, make
sure to firmly install the washer
fluid filler opener and secure it
with the clip.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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■Daytime running lights (Canada only) and front turn signal
lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Parking lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Front side marker lights
For easy access to the light bulbs, remove the securing clip
and turn and pull off the washer fluid filler opener. ( P. 354)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to firmly install the
washer fluid filler opener and secure it with the clip. (P. 355)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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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.
Tail and rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Tail and rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
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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