headlights TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2012 User Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 3 9 )
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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When driving
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Ty p e B
Turns the fog lights
off
Turns the fog lights
on

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Te m p o r a r y o p e r a t i o n

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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaner will operate
once.

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When driving
Headlight cleaner switch∗
∗: If equipped
■The headlight cleaners can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode and the headlight switch is turned on.
If equipped, the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight
is on.
■Windshield washer linked operation
Only for the first time when the windshield washer is operated with the
“POWER” switch in ON mode and the headlights on, the headlight cleaners
will operate once. (→P. 3 0 0 )
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overheat.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.
■When leaving the vehicle
●Check that the headlights are switched to either off or “AUTO”.
●Check that the wiper switch is turned off.
●Check that all windows are closed.
■Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off
The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●About 10 minutes have passed since operation began
●Any one of the operating conditions is not met
●There is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set temper-
ature and the inside temperature.
The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) drops to low. (→P. 6 0 )
■Conditions affecting operation
The system may not start in the following situations:
●The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low (→P. 6 0 )
●The air conditioning temperature is set at a high level or outside tempera-
ture is low
●When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long
time in low temperatures)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Yo u m a y r e p l a c e t h e f o l l o w i n g b u l b s b y y o u r s e l f . T h e d i f f i c u l t y l e v e l
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
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 6 2 0 )
■Front bulb locations
Front side
marker light
Headlight low beam (halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(including daytime running
lights for Canada)
Fog light
Front turn
signal light
Parking light
(halogen headlights)

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Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightLicense plate lights
STEP 1

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
STEP 3
STEP 4