lights TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK 2010 Service Manual

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

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

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Maintenance and care
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.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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■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.
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

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Maintenance and care
■
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.
■ Installing the clips
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.
Insert the clips.

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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.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reach a speed of approximately 3 mph [5 km/h])
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada)
(Canada) Brake system warning li
ght (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system (vehicles with the ABS)
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( →P. 129) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 130), confirm
the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( →P. 129)
● Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a
malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( → P. 7 8 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 341)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

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■The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 341)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.