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Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.

Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.

Turn and secure the bulb base.

Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.

After replacing the bulbs, make
sure to firmly install the washer
fluid filler opener and secure it
with the clip.

STEP

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Daytime running lights (Canada only) and front turn signal
lights

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

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Parking lights

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

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Front side marker lights

For easy access to the light bulbs, remove the securing clip
and turn and pull off the washer fluid filler opener. (

P. 354)

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

After replacing the bulbs, make sure to firmly install the
washer fluid filler opener and secure it with the clip. (

P. 355)

STEP

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Tail and rear side marker lights, rear turn signal lights and
back-up lights

Open the back door and remove
the cover.

To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Tail and rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

Remove the light bulb.

Tail and rear side marker light

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

STEP

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License plate lights

Open the back door and remove
the cover.

To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

Remove the light bulb.

STEP

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Lights other than the above

If any of the lights listed below has burn out, have it replaced by
your Scion dealer.

● Accessory lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop lights
● High mounted stoplight

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LED lights

The accessory lights, side turn signal lights, stop lights and high mounted
stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to your Scion dealer to have the light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Scion dealer for more information in the following situations.

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Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

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Water has built up inside the headlight.

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CAUTION

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Replacing light bulbs

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Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

●

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.

●

Do not attempt to take apart or repair the bulbs, connectors, power supply
circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.

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To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Emergency flashers

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

The emergency flashers are used to warm other drivers when the

vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will
flash.
To turn them off, press the
switch once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Scion dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by

your Scion dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift

type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-

vincial and local laws.

If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the

vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.

(

P. 367, 372)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

Release the parking brake.

From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flatbed truck

If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

.

Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.

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Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelets. This
should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most
50 miles (80 km) at under 18
mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.

For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front tow-
ing eyelets may be used.

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Emergency towing procedure

Take out the towing eyelet. (

P. 394)

Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

STEP

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