TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

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After a fuse is replaced
● If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 472)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire writing harness is dam-
aged.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than 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. 
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
● Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 567)
■ Front bulb locations
Vehicles with LED headlights
ITO43P134
Parking light
Headlight high beam
Front turn 
signal light
Front fog light
Front side marker light

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■ Rear bulb locations
ITO43P13R
Headlight low beam
Front turn 
signal light
Headlight 
high beam
Parking light
Front side marker light
ITO43P138
Rear turn signal light Back-up lightLicense plate lights

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
For the right side only: 
Remove the bolt and unclip the
engine coolant reservoir hose.
Then lift up the air cleaner inlet
duct.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
ITO43P162
STEP2

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Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
ITO43P163
STEP3

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Headlight high beams
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air cleaner inlet duct.
( P. 474)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with LED headlights
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
ITO43P185
ITO43P164
ITO43P165
STEP3

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Parking lights
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air cleaner inlet duct.
( P. 474)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with LED headlights
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
ITO43P186
ITO43P166
ITO43P167
STEP3

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Front side marker lights
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air cleaner inlet duct.
( P. 474)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with LED headlights
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
ITO43P187
ITO43P167
STEP3

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Front fog lights (vehicles with LED headlights)
Remove the engine under cover
bolt and clip and pull down the
engine under cover.
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
ITO43P140
STEP1
ITO43P141
STEP2
ITO43P142
STEP3

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Front turn signal lights
Remove the engine under cover bolt and clip and pull down
the engine under cover. ( P. 479)
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
ITO43P143
STEP2
ITO43P144
STEP3