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Toyota Tacoma (2018 year). Manual - part 33

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

■ Rear

1

Tail/rear turn signal/rear side marker lights

2

Stop/tail/rear side marker lights

3

Back up lights

4

License plate lights

5

High mounted stoplight (vehicles without a cargo lamp)

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Replacing light bulbs

■ Headlight low beam

Unplug the connector while

1

pressing the lock release.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Set the new light bulb.

3

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting and insert.

Turn it clockwise to set.

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Install the connector.

4

After installing the connector,

shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn

the headlight low beams on

once and visually confirm that

no light is leaking through the

mounting.

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■ Headlight high beam

1

Unplug the connector while

pressing the lock release.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

Set the new light bulb.

3

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting and insert.

Turn it clockwise to set.

Install the connector.

4

After installing the connector,

shake the bulb base gently to

check that it is not loose, turn

the headlight high beams on

once and visually confirm that

no light is leaking through the

mounting.

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■ Front side marker lights

To allow enough working

1

space, turn the steering

wheel to the opposite side of

the bulb to be replaced.

Remove the fender liner clip

and screw.

Turn the steering wheel to the

left when replacing the right side

light bulb, and turn the steering

wheel to the right when replac-

ing the left side light bulb.

Open the fender liner and

2

turn the bulb counterclock-

wise.

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Remove the light bulb.

4

Reinstall the fender liner and install the clip and screw.

■ Front turn signal lights/parking lights (bulb type)/daytime run-

ning lights (bulb type)

1

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Front fog lights (if equipped)

To allow enough working

1

space, turn the steering

wheel to the opposite side of

the bulb to be replaced.

Remove the fender liner clip

and screw.

Turn the steering wheel to the

left when replacing the right side

light bulb, and turn the steering

wheel to the right when replac-

ing the left side light bulb.

Open the fender liner and

2

unplug the connector while

depressing the lock release.

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3

Turn the bulb counterclock-

wise.

Set the new light bulb.

4

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb

with the mounting, and insert.

Turn it clockwise to set.

Install the connector.

5

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.

Reinstall the fender liner and install the clip and screw.

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■ Tail/rear turn signal/rear side marker lights, stop/tail/rear side

marker lights and back-up lights

Remove the bolts and rear

1

combination assembly.

2

Turn the bulb bases counter-

clockwise.

1

Tail/rear turn signal/rear

side marker lights

2

Stop/tail/rear side marker

lights

3

Back-up lights

3

Remove the light bulb.

1

Tail/rear turn signal/rear

side marker lights

2

Stop/tail/rear side marker

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lights

3

Back-up lights

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ License plate lights

1

Turn the bulb base counter-

clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ High mounted stoplight (vehicles without a cargo lamp)

1

Remove the screws and

cover.

Remove the light bulb.

2

When reinstalling the outer lens,

confirm that the packing is prop-

erly seated in the groove on the

housing.

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Packing

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

3

■ Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by

your Toyota dealer.

● Parking lights (LED type)

● Daytime running lights (LED type)

● High mounted stoplight (vehicles with cargo lamp)

● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

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■LED Lights

The side turn signal lights (if equipped), parking lights (LED type), daytime

running light (LED type) and, high mounted stoplight (vehicles with cargo

lamp) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your

vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.

■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Toyota lamps are vented to all surrounding environmental conditions and may

experience temporary condensation build-up that is visible from outside of the

lamp. Condensation and fogging does not indicate a malfunction of the lamp

assembly. It is normal for condensation to improve and disappear after time

and normal driving use. Visible pools of water or large droplets are a sign of a

lamp in which the seal has malfunctioned. If this is the case or condensation

and fogging remain after long periods of time, contact your Toyota dealer for

more information.

WARNING

■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 lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the bulb, bulb base, electrical wir-

ing, or subcomponents.

Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury.

■ 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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8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights 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

operating, 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:

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

1

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort

required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.

2

 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.

Vehicles without a smart key

4

system: Stop the engine by

turning the engine switch to the

“ACC” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key sys-

4

tem: 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 a 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.

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.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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 From the front

Use a towing dolly under the rear

wheels.

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 From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front

wheels.

Using a flatbed truck

If your vehicle is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down

at the locations shown in the illustration.

 Type A

 Type B

Front

Front

If you use chains or cables to tie

down your vehicle, the angles

shaded in black must be 45.

Do not overly tighten the tie

downs or the vehicle may be dam-

aged.

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