Checking and replacing fuses If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. Checking and replacing fuses Turn the engine switch off. Open the fuse box cover. Engine compartment: type A fuse box Push the tabs in and lift the lid off. Engine compartment: type B fuse box Push the tabs in and lift the lid off. Passenger’ side instrument panel Remove the cover. Remove the lid. Make sure to push the claw when removing/installing the lid. Under the right-hand rear seat (vehicles with rear seats) Raising the bottom cushions. (Raising and returning the bottom cushions) Remove the side cover. After removing the clips, pull the rear seat undercover forward in the order , and remove it. After removing the clips, lift up the near corner of the storage box. Remove the fuse with the pullout tool.Only type A fuse can be removed using the pullout tool. Check if the fuse is blown. Type A and B:Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid. Type C and D:Contact your Toyota dealer. Type A Normal fuse Blown fuse Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Type C Normal fuse Blown fuse Type D Normal fuse Blown fuse Note: After a fuse is replaced When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely. If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. If there is an overload in a circuit The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage. When replacing light bulbs Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this vehicle.Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable. Warning: To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury. Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other object in place of a fuse. Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix. Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes. Notice: Before replacing fuses Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.