headlight bulb TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 551)
Front bulb locations
Headlight low beam
Headlight
high beam
Front fog light (if equipped)
Front turn
signal light
Front position light

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

448 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)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.
Headlight high beams
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Vehicles with LED headlights
STEP 4
STEP 1

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)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.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Front position 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
STEP 2
STEP 3

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Headlight low beams (LED type)
Stop lights
Tail lights
Side turn signal lights
High mounted stoplight
Daytime running lights
LED lights
The headlight low beams (LED type), stop lights, tail lights, high mounted
stoplight and daytime running lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the
light replaced.
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional 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
P. 443

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CAUTION
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.

551 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Double end bulbs

*
: If equipped
Light BulbsWTy p e
ExteriorHalogen headlights
Low beam
High beam
LED headlights
High beam55
60
60A
B
B
Front fog lights
*55 A
Front turn signal lights 21 C
Front position lights 5 D
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 21 D
Rear fog light 21 D
License plate lights 5 D
InteriorPersonal/interior lights
Vehicles without panoramic roof
Vehicles with panoramic roof5
8D
D
Rear interior light 8 E
Vanity lights 8 D
Door courtesy lights 5 D
Luggage compartment light 5 E

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
ABS ........................................... 298
Air conditioning filter .............. 427
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 427
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 339
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 161
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 165
Airbag warning light .............. 471
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 165
General airbag precautions... 165
Knee airbag........................... 158
Locations of airbags .............. 158
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 170
Proper driving posture........... 156
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 162
Side airbag precautions ........ 165
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 162
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 165
SRS airbags .......................... 158Antenna .................................... 385
Anti-lock brake system ........... 298
Assist grips .............................. 374
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*......................... 342
Audio/video system
*.............. 342
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 427
Air conditioning system ......... 326
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches...... 339
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 265
Automatic light control
system .................................... 261
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 358, 378
Back door
Back door................................ 97
Smart entry & start system ..... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 92
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Wattage ................................ 551
Battery
Checking ............................... 413
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 319
A
B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

567 Alphabetical index
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Gauges...................................... 236
Glove boxes ............................. 353
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 460
Head-up display ....................... 253
Head restraints
Adjustment ........................... 117
Headlight cleaner ..................... 274
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 274
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Switch ................................... 261
Wattage................................. 551
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 367
Side mirrors........................... 341
Hill-start assist control ............ 304
Hood.......................................... 397
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 377
Horn .......................................... 235
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 44
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 49
High voltage components ....... 43
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 243
Ignition switch ....................... 214
“POWER” switch ................... 214Identification
Engine................................... 542
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch ......................... 214
Illuminated entry system ........ 347
Immobilizer system ................. 143
Indicator lights ......................... 248
Inside rear view mirror ............ 131
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 239
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 347
Switch ................................... 348
Wattage ................................ 551
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 400
Vehicle-equipped jack.... 482,494
Jack handle ...................... 482, 494
Keyless entry ............................. 92
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 61
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 519
If you lose your keys ............. 518
Key number ............................ 61
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Keys ........................................ 61
Mechanical key ....................... 61
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Wireless remote control key ... 92
Knee airbag .............................. 158
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J
K
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.