After A Fuse Is Replaced; If There Is An Overload In A Circuit; To Prevent System Breakdowns And Vehicle Fire; Fuse Box Near The Power Control Unit - Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2018 Service Manual

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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After a fuse is replaced

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If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 527)
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If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
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To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
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Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
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Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
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Fuse box near the power control unit

Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
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Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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