Get Electrical components -> Checking and replacing fuses Guide for Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

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—Checking battery condition

Battery recharging precautions

Checking and replacing fuses

During recharging, the battery is pro-

ducing hydrogen gas.

Type A

Clear or

light yellow

Therefore, before recharging:

Green

Dark

1. If recharging with the battery installed

on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect

the ground cable.

Type B

Blue

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-

charger is off when connecting the

charger cables to the battery and when

disconnecting them.

White

Red

Good

Blown

CAUTION

Type A

CHECKING BY INDICATOR

D Always charge the battery in an un-

confined area. Do not charge the

battery in a garage or closed room

where there is not sufficient ventila-

tion.

Check the battery condition by the indi-

cator color.

Indicator color

Condition

D Only do

slow charge (5

Type A

Green

Type B

Blue

less). Charging at a quicker rate is

dangerous. The battery may ex-

plode, causing personal injuries.

Good

Charging necessary.

Have battery

checked by your

Toyota dealer.

Dark

White

Red

NOTICE

Good

Blown

Never recharge the battery while the

engine is running. Also, be sure all

accessories are turned off.

Clear or

light

Have battery

checked by your

yellow

Toyota dealer.

Type B

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Type A fuses can be pulled out by using

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.

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.

Good

Blown

Type C

If the headlights or other electrical

components do not work, check the

fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,

they must be replaced.

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.

See “Fuse locations” on page 392 in Sec-

tion 7−1 for locations of the fuses.

Turn the ignition 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 428 in Section 8 for the functions

controlled by each circuit.

It is a good idea to purchase a set of

spare fuses and keep them in your ve-

hicle for emergencies.

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Adding washer fluid

Replacing light bulbs—

If the new fuse immediately blows out,

there is a problem with the electrical sys-

tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as

soon as possible.

If any washer does not work or wind-

shield washer fluid level warning light

comes on, the washer tank may be

empty. Add washer fluid.

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.

You may use plain water as washer fluid.

However, in cold areas where tempera-

tures range below the freezing point, use

washer fluid containing antifreeze. This

product is available at your Toyota dealer

and most auto parts stores. Follow the

manufacturer’s directions for how much to

mix with water.

You should normalize the power window

and moon roof may not operate correctly

after replacing blown fuses. To normalize

the power window and moon roof, see

“Power windows” on page 25 and “Electric

moon roof” on page 31 in Section 1−2.

The stop/tail lights and high mounted stop-

light 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/tail light

burn out, your vehicle may not conform to

local laws (SAE).

CAUTION

NOTICE

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.

Do not use engine antifreeze or any

other substitute because it may dam-

age your vehicle’s paint.

CAUTION

D To prevent burning yourself, do not

replace the light bulbs while they

are hot.

D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas

inside and require special handling.

They can burst or shatter if

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.

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