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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
License
plate light

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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.
■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the bolts and clips.
Partly remove the fender liner.

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb counterclockwise.
Reinstall the bolts and clips.
■ Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
■ Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Maintenance and care
■
Parking lights
Left side: Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise.
Right side: Turn the bulb base
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights and rear
turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.

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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Disengage the claws and
remove the bulb base.
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
■ License plate light
Disengage the claws and
remove the license plate light.
Use a flathead screwdriver which
is wrapped with a cloth.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Side turn signal lights
• High mounted stoplight
■ 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 high mounted stoplight
The 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 headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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NOTICE
●Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
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.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential information .... 290If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 290
If you think something is wrong ............................. 296
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 297
Event data recorder ......... 298
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency .................... 300
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 300
If you have a flat tire......... 310
If the engine will not start ................................ 323
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 325
If you lose your keys ........ 326
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 327
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 335

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
● Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor