bulb TOYOTA TACOMA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 296
List of storage features....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 296
• Console boxes ................. 297
• Cup holders ...................... 298
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 302
• Overhead console ............ 304
3-6. Other interior features ..... 305 Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display (vehicles with accessory
meter) ............................... 308
Cigarette lighter .................. 309
Power outlet (12V DC) ....... 310
Power outlet (if 115V AC equipped) ......................... 311
Seatback table ................... 317
Floor mat ............................ 318
Luggage compartment features ............................ 319
Garage door opener box .... 328
Compass (vehicles with accessory meter).............. 332
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 338 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 340 4-2. Maintenance ...................... 343
Maintenance requirements .................... 343
General maintenance ......... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 349
Hood ................................... 353
Engine compartment .......... 355
Tires.................................... 373
Tire inflation pressure ......... 381
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 388
Wireless remote control battery .............................. 391
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 393
Light bulbs .......................... 403
5-1. Essential information ....... 414 If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 414
If you think something is wrong ................................ 420
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 421
Event data recorder ............ 422
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ 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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4-1. Maintenance and care ... 338Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 340
4-2. Maintenance ................... 343 Maintenance requirements .................. 343
General maintenance....... 345
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 348
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................. 349
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 349
Hood ................................ 353
Engine compartment ........ 355
Tires ................................. 373
Tire inflation pressure ...... 381
Wheels ............................. 386
Air conditioning filter......... 388
Wireless remote control battery ........................... 391
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 393
Light bulbs........................ 403

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ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 403)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Conventional wrench
Power steering fluid level (P. 366) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 364) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 381) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 371) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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Maintenance and care
7 IG1 NO.2
10 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, stop lights,
charging system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, air condi-
tioning system, instrument panel
light control, anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, back monitor, clutch
start cancel switch, rear differential
lock system, power outlets, tire
pressure warning system
8 IG1 10 ABack-up lights, air conditioning sys-
tem, passenger airbag off switch,
shift lock system
9 P RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(right side)
10 P FR P/W 20 A Front passenger’s power window
11 WSH 10 A Wipers and washer
12 D RR P/W 20 ARear passenger’s power window
(left side)
13 4WD 20 AFour-wheel drive system, rear dif-
ferential lock system
14 WIP 30 A Wipers and washer
15 D FR P/W 30 A Power windows
■ 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. 403)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 478)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front fog lightsParking and front
side marker lights
Front turn
signal lights

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
■Rear bulb locations
High mounted stoplight
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights
Back-up lights

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Maintenance and care
Remove the rubber cover.
Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.

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■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise.

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Maintenance and care
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Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.