do it yourself TOYOTA PRIUS C 2015 NHP10 / 1.G Workshop Manual

4207-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 498)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement

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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front side marker light Front turn signal/parking light12
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate lights1
2
3

4227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Remove the clips.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
3
4

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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Remove the light bulb.
When installing the light bulb and bulb base, reverse the steps
listed.
Installing the clips.5
6
7

4247-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Front turn signal/parking lights
Turn the steering wheel in
the opposite direction of the
light to be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a
point that allows your hand to
easily fit between the tire and
fender liner.
Partly remove the fender
liner.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
3
4
5

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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the bolts. Pull the
lamp assembly straight back
to disengage the clip and 2
pins. Guide (where the clip
attaches)
Pin
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
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1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2

4267-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting and
with the directions reversed.
Install the lamp assembly
and then install the 2 bolts.
When installing the lamp assem-
bly, align the guide (where the
clip attaches) and pins of
the lamp assembly with the con-
necting parts on the vehicle
body.
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5
12

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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)■
License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and pry off the cover as shown
in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the screw-
driver with tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights, front fog lights (if
equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight 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 Toyo ta 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 headlight.
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2
3

4287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●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 clean 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. 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.

543Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 40
Child-protectors .................... 128
Child restraint system ............. 57
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 158
Power window precautions ... 161
Removed key battery precautions......................... 415
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 348
12-volt battery precautions................. 396, 481
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 369
Clock........................................... 96
Coat hooks ............................... 360
Condenser................................ 391
Console box ............................. 353
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 483
Cord hook................................. 250
Cruise control .......................... 218
Cup holders.............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 514 Daytime running light
system.................................... 203
Defogger Rear window ......................... 342
Side mirrors .......................... 342
Dimension ................................ 490
Dinghy towing.......................... 181
Display Energy flow ........................... 107
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 94
Warning message................. 449
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Doors Back door ............................. 133
Door lock .............................. 127
Door windows ....................... 158
Rear door child protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 124
Side mirrors .......................... 156
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................................ 443
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 168
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 166
Winter driving tips ................. 241D