headlight bulb TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
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
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 506)
■ Front bulb locations
Front side
marker light
Headlight low beam
Daytime
running light and
headlight high beam
Fog light
Front turn
signal light
Parking light

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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

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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

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■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

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Maintenance and care
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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

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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlight low beams (LED type)
● Stop lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The headlight low beams (LED type), stop lights, tail lights, rear side marker
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 th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer 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. 419

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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.

506 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Double end bulbs

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: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Halogen headlights
Low beam
High beam
LED headlights High beam H11
HB3
HB3 55
60
60A
B
B
Fog lights
*H11 55 A
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 C
Front side marker lights W5W 5 D
Parking lights W5W 5 D
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 C
Back-up lights W21W 21 D
License plate lights W5W 5 D
InteriorPersonal/interior lights
Vehicles without panoramic roof
Vehicles with panoramic roof 
5
8D
D
Rear interior light 8E
Vanity lights 8D
Door courtesy lights 5D
Luggage compartment light 5E

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
ABS ...........................................252
Air conditioning filter............... 405
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............405
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 446
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................132
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........138
General airbag precautions ...132
Knee airbag ...........................124
Locations of airbags ..............124
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................137
Proper driving posture ...........122
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............128
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 538 Antenna .................................... 354
Anti-lock brake system ........... 252
Armrest ..................................... 321
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 405
Air conditioning system ......... 280
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 293
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 220
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 312, 329
Back door
Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Wattage................................. 506
Battery Checking ............................... 384
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 481
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 273
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Garage door opener.................332
Gauges ......................................197
Glove boxes..............................307
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 436
Head restraints Adjustment .............................93
Headlight cleaner ..................... 230
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 230
Replacing light bulbs ............. 421
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage .................................506
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................280
Seat heaters .......................... 319
Side mirrors ...........................295
Hill-start assist control ............256
Hood .......................................... 366
Hooks Cargo .................................... 328
Horn...........................................196
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....37
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............42
High voltage components........36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 203
Ignition switch........................175
“POWER” switch ...................175 I/M test ...................................... 362
Identification
Engine ................................... 498
Vehicle .................................. 497
Ignition switch.......................... 175
Illuminated entry system......... 301
Immobilizer system ................. 119
Indicator lights ......................... 208
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 531
Inside rear view mirror ............ 108
Instrument panel light control .................................... 199
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 301
Switch ................................... 302
Wattage................................. 506
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 369
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ............................. 72
Keys Electronic key.......................... 54
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 479
If you lose your keys ............. 478
Key number............................. 54
Keyless entry .......................... 72
Keys ........................................ 54
Mechanical key ....................... 54
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Wireless remote control key.... 72
Knee airbag .............................. 124
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