headlights TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 (in English) User Guide

222 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
■Fog lights can be used when
The headlights are on in low beam.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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

224 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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.

226 2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
■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.

230
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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.
■ 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. 223)
NOTICE
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not press the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may overhea\
t.
Washer fluid can be sprayed on the headlights.
Press the switch to clean the
headlights.

423
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
4
Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
For the right side only: Remove
the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lift
up the air cleaner inlet duct.
After replacing, return the air
cleaner inlet duct to its original
position, and firmly install the stay
of the engine coolant reservoir
hose.
STEP 1

425
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
4
Maintenance and care
■
Daytime running lights and headlight high beams
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lif t up the air cleaner inlet duct.
(  P. 423)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Vehicles with LED headlights
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

426 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
■Parking lights
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lif t up the air cleaner inlet duct.
(  P. 423)
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
STEP 4

427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
4
Maintenance and care
■
Front side marker lights
For the right side only: Remove the bolt and unclip the engine
coolant reservoir hose. Then lif t up the air cleaner inlet duct.
(  P. 423)
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
STEP 4

434 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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.

448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Warning lightWarning light/Details

(U.S.A)

(Canada) Parking lock system warn
ing message (warning
buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the P position control system
when the vehicle is stopped
• In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the
vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake
securely.
• The “POWER” switch may not be turned off. If this hap- pens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch
to be turned off.

(If equipped) LED headlight warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlightsThe LED headlights will not normally illuminate when
there is a malfunction, however it may be able to illumi-
nate depending on the nature of the problem.

(If equipped) Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system

(If equipped) (yellow) Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control/dynamic
radar cruise control

(If equipped) (yellow) Radar cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol