turn signal bulb TOYOTA RAV4 2009 XA30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Preparing a light bulb for replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 476)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 354
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight
low beam
Front turn signal, parking and
front side marker lights
Headlight high beam
Front fog lights
(if equipped)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
Rear bulb locations
Vehicles without a spare tire
Vehicles with a spare tire
Rear turn signal and back-up lightsLicense plate
lights
Rear side marker lights
Rear turn signal and back-up lights
License plate
light
Rear side marker lights

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Reinstalling the clip
■ Front turn signal, parking a nd front side marker lights
Right side only: Remove the clip
and move it aside to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
To unplug the connector,
depress the lock release while
pulling downward.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■ Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 46)
and remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker lightSTEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Remove the light bulb.Back-up light
Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker light
■ License plate lights
Vehicles without a spare tire
Remove the cover as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Vehicles with a spare tire
Use a flathead screwdriver to
disengage the side of the lamp.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Light other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota 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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted
stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
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.

476 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbsB: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: H11 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
900660
51A
B
Front fog lights* 55 C
Front turn signal/parking, front
side marker lights 7443 21/5 D
Rear side marker 5D
Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 E
Back-up lights 921 16 D
License plate lights 168 5 D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Front personal lights 8D
Interior light 8F
Luggage compartment light 5F

506 Alphabetical index
Fog lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 425
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 476
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 476
Fuel Capacity ................................ 470
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419 Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 477
Refueling ................................. 88
Type ...................................... 470
Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses ........................................ 388
Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 305
Grocery bag hooks .................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 266
Hazard light switch .................. 410
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Side mirrors........................... 233
Hood.......................................... 348
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 323
Grocery bag .......................... 323
Horn .......................................... 155
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