Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 139

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License plate lights

Remove the lens.

Insert a properly sized screwdriver into the hole of the lens on the inner
side and disengage the claw and pry the lens toward the outer side as
shown in the illustration.

To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
tape.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type)
● Stop lights
● Rear side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)

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LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type),
stop lights, rear side marker lights, stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight and
outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burns out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

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When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

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Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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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To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises

8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .......... 572

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an
emergency ...................... 573

8-2. Steps to take in an

emergency