bulb TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 3.G User Guide

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■Parking lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Vehicles with LED headlights
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
STEP 3

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■Fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the engine under cover
bolt and clip and pull down the
engine under cover.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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When installing, reverse the steps listed.
After installing the bulb base, shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose.
Insert the clip.
STEP 4

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■Front turn signal lights
Remove the engine under cover bolt and clip and pull down
the engine under cover. ( P. 474)
For the U.S.A.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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For CanadasTurn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed. Insert the clip.STEP 2
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STEP 3
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■Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 3
STEP 4

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License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
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STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams (LED headlights)
● Parking lights (LED headlights)
● Stop lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Daytime running lights (except for Canada)
■LED lights
The headlight low beams (LED headlights), parking lights (LED headlights),
stop lights, tail lights, high mounted stoplight and daytime running lights
(except for Canada) 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.
■ Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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CAUTION
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Replacing light bulbs
●Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.