headlight bulb TOYOTA GT86 2012 Owners Manual

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement
is carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 427)
Front bulb locations
Headlights (high beam)
(vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Headlights (low beam) (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Side turn
signal lights
Front turn signal lightsFront position lights (vehicles
with halogen headlights)
Daytime running lights
(vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight low beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EETurn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight low beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Headlight high beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Install a new bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EETurn and secure the bulb. Install
the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
Front position lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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FT86_EEReplacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Headlight high and low beams (discharge bulb)
Front position lights (vehicle with discharge headlights)
Daytime running lights (vehicle with discharge headlights)
Stop/tail lights
High mounted stoplight
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional 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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED light bulbs
The front position lights (vehicles with discharge headlights), stop/tail lights
and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light replaced.

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When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent over-
load, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unus-
able.
Removing and installing the luggage trim cover and trunk panel cover
clip
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. Failure 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.
When changing the rear fog light or back-up lights
Stop the engine and wait until the exhaust pipe has cooled sufficiently. The
lights are located near the exhaust pipe and touching a hot exhaust pipe can
cause burns.
Removing
Installing

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CAUTION
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 25000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight
bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Vehicle specifications
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Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs
G: H8 halogen bulbs
Light BulbsWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam (halogen bulbs)
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)60
35
55D
A
B
Front turn signal lights 21 C
Front position lights (vehicles with halogen
headlights)5E
Daytime running lights 13
Front fog lights (vehicles with discharge head-
lights)24
Front fog lights (vehicles with halogen head-
lights) (if equipped)35 G
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 E
Rear fog lights 21 E
License plate lights 5 E
Side turn signal lights 5 C
InteriorVanity lights (if equipped) 2 F
Interior light 10 E
Door courtesy lights (if equipped) 5 C
Trunk light (if equipped) 5 C

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Gauges...................................... 190
Glove box ................................. 258
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 352
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 64
Headlight cleaner ..................... 214
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ......................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Switch ................................... 205
Wattage................................. 427
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 269
Side mirror ............................ 252
Hood.......................................... 294
Horn .......................................... 189Identification
Engine................................... 417
Vehicle .................................. 417
Ignition switch ................. 165, 174
Ignition switch light
Ignition switch light................ 255
Illuminated entry system ........ 255
Immobilizer system ................... 85
Indicator lights ......................... 195
Inside rear view mirror .............. 74
Interior light
Interior light ........................... 256
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage ................................ 427
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 296
Vehicle-equipped
jack ............................. 371, 379
Jack handle ...................... 371, 379G
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Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 165, 174
If you lose your keys ............. 398
If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 399
Key number............................. 28
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 29
Wireless remote control key.... 47
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 332
Wattage................................. 427
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 255
Emergency flasher switch ..... 352
Engine switch light ................ 255
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch ................ 352
Headlights switch .................. 205
Interior light switch ................ 256
Replacing light bulbs ............. 332
Turn signal lever ................... 187
Vanity lights........................... 263
Wattage................................. 427Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 291
Maintenance data ................. 416
Maintenance requirements ... 288
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 184
Meter
Instrument panel
light control ......................... 193
Meters ................................... 190
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 74
Side mirror heater ................. 252
Side mirrors ............................ 75
Vanity mirrors........................ 263
Multi-information display ........ 200
Odometer.................................. 190
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 299
Opener
Fuel filler door ......................... 81
Hood ..................................... 294
Trunk....................................... 53
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 75
Outside temperature
display .................................... 265
Overheating, Engine................ 408K
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