Replacing Light Bulbs - Toyota Matrix 2008 Manual

Replacing light bulbs—

The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
D
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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'08 MATRIX_U (L/O 0706)
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light,
Toyota dealer.
if
Light bulbs
Headlights (low)
Headlights (high)
Front fog lights
like the
Parking, front
side marker and
front turn signal
contact your
lights
Stop/tail and rear
side marker
lights
Rear turn signal
lights
Back−up lights
High mounted
stop light
License plate
light
2008 COROLLA MATRIX from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B26U)
Bulb
W Type
No.
9006 55 A
9005 65 B
9006 55 A
1157NA 27/8 C
7443 21/5 D
— 21 E
921 18 D
921 18 D
— 5 D