Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 540

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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Electrical components
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See "Fuse locations" on page 504 in Sec-
tion 7−1 for locations of the fuses.
Vehicles without smart entry and start
system—Turn the engine switch and in-
operative component off. Pull the sus-
pected fuse straight out and check it.
Vehicles with smart entry and start sys-
tem—Turn the "ENGINE START STOP"
switch and inoperative component off.
Pull the suspected fuse straight out and
check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
page 557 in Section 8 for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull−out tool. The location of the pull−out
tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
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If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the "RAD
NO.1" or "CIG" fuse, which may be dis-
pensable for normal driving, and use it if
its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
to the rating as possible. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, correct it as soon
as possible.
You should normalize the smart entry and
start system, power window and moon
roof may not operate correctly after re-
placing blown fuses. To normalize the
smart entry and start system, power win-
dow and moon roof, see "Smart entry and
start system" on page 48, "Power win-
dows" on page 67 and "Electric moon
roof" on page 78 in Section 1−2.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
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