Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 376

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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
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may need replacement. (→P. 355)
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
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ota dealer.
n If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
CAUTION
To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
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Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
l Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
l Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
l Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
Before replacing fuses
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Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toy-
ota dealer.
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