TOYOTA PRIUS 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
■Front side marker lightsFor the right side only:
Remove the clip and slide
the washer tank inlet pipe to
the right.
To prevent damage to the cover,
protect the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing the bulb, revers e the steps and in reverse.
For the right side only: Install
the washer tank inlet pipe
and the clip by conducting
step in reverse.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Rear turn signal lights, back-up lights and rear side maker
lightsOpen the back door. Insert a
screwdriver into the cover on
the side of the light and
detach the claws indicated by
the dotted lines near the
exterior of the vehicle. Then,
pry the cover and pull it diag-
onally backward to the lug-
gage compartment to detach
the claws indicated by the
dotted lines near the vehicle
interior.
To prevent damage to the cover, protect the tip of the screwdri ver with a
rag.
Remove the 2 screws.
Pull the light unit toward the
rear of the vehicle to remove
it.
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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.4
Back-up lightRear turn signal light
Rear side maker light

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Remove the light bulb.5
Back-up lightRear turn signal light
Rear side maker light

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Maintenance and care
Install a new light bulb then install the bulb base to the light unit
by inserting it and turning the bulb base clockwise.6
Back-up lightRear turn signal light
Rear side maker light

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the 2 pins on the light unit fit
into the holes. Confirm that
the light unit is completely
secured.
Install the 2 screws.
Install the cover.7
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Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights and daytime running lights
● Parking lights (LED type: if equipped)
● Fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Tail lights
● Stop lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the parking lights (bulb type: if equippe d), front side
marker lights, rear turn signal lights, rear side maker lights and back-up lights
each 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 the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the light.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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WARNING
■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. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n 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. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors , electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 580
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 581
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................... 582
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 584
If you think something is wrong .............................. 591
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 592
If a warning message is displayed......................... 603
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without
spare tire)........................ 611
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
spare tire)........................ 631
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 645
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 647
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 650
If your vehicle overheats ... 656
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 661

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■ Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hy brid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
● If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Vehicles with 7-inch displayVehicles with 11.6-inch display