headlight bulb TOYOTA TACOMA 1996 Owners Manual

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High-Low beamsÐFor high beams,
turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the levertoward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will tell
you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3) ÐPull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights with knob turned to OFFº.TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to posi-
tion 1. The key must be in the ONº position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to returnit by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.To turn on the emergency flashers,
push the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traf fic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not work
when the emergency flashers are operat-ing. Emergency flashers

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Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire. CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs and units. When
replacing a bulb or unit, make sure the
ignition switch and light switch are off. Use
bulbs or units with the wattage ratings giv-
en in the table.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb or unit of the listed type.
Light Bulbs and
UnitsBulb and Unit No.WType
Headlight unitsH605965/35Ð
Parking lights1685B
Front turn signal lights115627A
Rear turn signal lights115627A
Stop and tail lights115727/8A
Back-up lights115627A
License plate lights1943.8B
High mounted stop- light1685B
Adding washer fluid Replacing light bulbs and unitsÐ

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Light
Bulbs and
Units
Bulb and Unit No.WType
Interior light Normal cab Xtra-cabÐ Ð5
10C C
Personal lightsÐ5C
Door courtesy lightsÐ3C
Glovebox lightÐ1.4B
A: Single end bulbs
B: Wedge base bulbs
C: Double end bulbs
1. Loosen the parking light unit re-
taining screws and remove the units
unplugging the connectors.2. Open the hood. Release the clips
and remove the radiator grille.
The clips can be released with a flat-
blade screwdriver as shown.
ÐHeadlight units