Toyota 2009 Tacoma User Manual page 408

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Lights other than the above
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If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Stop/tail lights
• Rear side marker lights
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
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Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
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l Water has built up inside the headlight.
LED light bulbs
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The stop/tail and rear side marker lights 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.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
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Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
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after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
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bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
l Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing 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.
To prevent damage or fire
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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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