Toyota RAV4 (2018 year). Instruction - part 36
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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary
bulb replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your
Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact
your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 680)
Bulb locations
■ Front
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1
Front side marker light
2
Fog light (if equipped)
3
Headlight/daytime running light (halogen headlights)
4
Front turn signal light/parking light (halogen headlights) or front turn
signal light (LED headlights)
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■ Rear
1
Tail light (bulb type)
4
Stop/tail light and rear side
marker light (bulb type)
2
Back-up light
5
License plate lights
3
Rear turn signal light
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights/daytime running lights (halogen headlights)
1
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
2
pressing the lock release.
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3
Replace the light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
4
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Install the bulb base.
5
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
7
■ Front turn signal lights/parking lights (halogen headlights) or
front turn signal lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
1
clockwise.
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Remove the light bulb.
3
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■ Front side maker lights
1
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
2
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
3
■ Fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
1
space, turn the steering
wheel to the opposite side of
the bulb to be replaced.
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2
Remove the screws from the
fender liner.
Remove the fender liner clip
3
and open the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
4
pressing the lock release.
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5
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
7
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the fog lights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
8
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clip.
Insert the clip and turn to lock.
9
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the screws.
Make sure that the fender liner
is attached to the inside of the
bumper.
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■ Stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights (bulb type) and rear turn
signal lights
Open the back door and
1
remove the bolts, and
remove the lamp assembly
by pulling it directly backward
from the rear of the vehicle.
2
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Stop/tail lights and rear side
Rear turn signal lights
marker lights
3
Remove the light bulb.
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Stop/tail lights and rear side
Rear turn signal lights
marker lights
4
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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■ Tail lights (bulb type)
Open the back door and
1
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
2
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
3
Remove the light bulb.
4
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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■ Back-up lights
1
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
2
3
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
make sure that the rubber cover
is installed securely.
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Rubber
cover
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■ License plate lights
1
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
2
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Left side
Right side
3
Remove the light bulb.
4
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.
● Headlights (LED headlights)
● Parking lights/daytime running lights (LED headlights)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Stop/tail lights (LED type)
● Tail lights (LED type)
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The headlights (LED headlights), parking lights/daytime running lights (LED
headlights) side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights (LED type), tail
lights (LED type), rear side marker lights (LED type) and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■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:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
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■Replacing light bulbs
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
● When replacing the back up light of the right side, be careful not to touch
the exhaust pipes until they have cooled down sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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When trouble arises
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8-1.
Essential information
Emergency flashers
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If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency
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8-2.
Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
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If you think
something is wrong
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Fuel pump shut off
system
618
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds
619
If a warning message is
displayed
629
If you have a flat tire
645
If the engine
will not start
658
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with
smart key system)
660
If the vehicle battery
is discharged
662
If your vehicle overheats ... 666
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
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Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signals will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■ Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not run-
ning, the battery may discharge.
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
1
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
2
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
4
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
3
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4
Vehicles without smart key sys-
tem:
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the
“ACC”
position.
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Vehicles with smart key system:
4
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for
2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly
3 times or
more in succession.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck
from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. (→P. 612, 615)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. (→P. 612, 615)
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
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