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Tur n signal lever
■Tu r n s i g n a l s c a n b e o p e r a t e d w h e n
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of
the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 4 6 0 )
•“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
•Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 4 9 5 )•Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (→P. 5 0 7 )
•Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(→P. 4 6 6 )⎯
Tire inflation pressure (→P. 4 8 6 )•Tire pressure gauge
•Compressed air source
Washer fluid (→P. 4 6 9 )
•Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
•Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
■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. 5 0 7 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■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
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t s y s t e m b r e a k d o w n s a n d v e h i c l e f i r e
Observe the following precautions.
Failure 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 Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Yo u m a y r e p l a c e t h e f o l l o w i n g b u l b s b y y o u r s e l f . T h e d i f f i c u l t y l e v e l
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 your Toyota dealer.
■Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 6 2 0 )
■Front bulb locations
Front side
marker light
Headlight low beam (halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(including daytime running
lights for Canada)
Fog light
Front turn
signal light
Parking light
(halogen headlights)

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Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightLicense plate lights
STEP 1

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pressing 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.
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.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Headlight high beams (including daytime running lights for
Canada)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Ve h i c l e s w i t h h a l o g e n h e a d l i g h ts
Ve h i c l e s w i t h L E D h e a d l i g h ts
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
STEP 1
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STEP 2

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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.
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Parking lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
STEP 3

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■Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Ve h i c l e s w i t h h a l o g e n h e a d l i g h ts
Ve h i c l e s w i t h L E D h e a d l i g h ts
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
STEP 3