bulb TOYOTA TACOMA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 430
Hood ................................... 434
Engine compartment ........... 436
Tires .................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure ......... 461
Wheels ................................ 466
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 474
Light bulbs........................... 484
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 496
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 497
If you think something is wrong ................................ 503
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 504 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 505
If you have a flat tire ........... 515
If the engine will not start.... 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 533
If you lose your keys........... 534
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 535
If your vehicle overheats .... 539
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 542
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 544
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 548
Fuel information.................. 569
Tire information .................. 572
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 583
Items to initialize ................. 587
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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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 careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 418
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 421
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 424
General maintenance....... 426
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 429 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 430
Hood ................................ 434
Engine compartment ........ 436
Tires ................................. 452
Tire inflation pressure ...... 461
Wheels ............................. 466
Air conditioning filter......... 469
Wireless remote control battery ............................ 472
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 474
Light bulbs........................ 484

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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Light bulbs ( P. 484)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Conventional wrench
Power steering fluid level (P. 446) • Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
Radiator and condenser (P. 444) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 461) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 450) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)

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Maintenance and care
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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. 484)
● 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, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than 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.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toy-
ota dealer as soon as possible.

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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. 568)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front fog lights
(if equipped)Front side marker lightsFront turn signal
lights/parking
lights/daytime
running lights
(if equipped)

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
■Rear bulb locations
High mounted stoplight
Rear turn signal lights
License plate lights
Back-up lights
Stop/tail and
rear side
marker lights
(bulb type only)

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