2009 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Luggage compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
49 DC/DS-S 5 A Inverter and converter
50 MAIN 120 A Hybrid system

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CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
● Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toy-
ota dealer.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information
about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 469)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
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■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
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Parking and front
side marker lights
Headlight
Front turn signal light
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Rear turn signal light
Back-up light Licence plate lights
Tail and rear side
marker lights

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
Release the bulb retaining
spring.
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Remove the bulb.
■ Parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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Back-up lights, tail and rear side maker lights, rear turn signal
light
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Tail and rear side marker light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Tail and rear side marker light
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License plate lights
Remove the upper trim board.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Front fog lights
If the high mounted stoplight has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
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STEP3