2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C headlight bulb

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
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. 499)
■ Front bulb locations
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front side
marker
lights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights
Headlights (low beam)
Headlights (high beam) and daytime running lights

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
High beam and daytime run-
ning lights (inside)
Low beam (outside)
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lights Rear turn signal lights
Tail and rear side
marker lights License plate lights
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
High beam and daytime run-
ning lights
Low beam
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 and daytime running
lights and headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that no
light is leaking through the mount-
ing.
■ Front fog lights (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the light to
be replaced.
Turn the steering wheel to a point
that allows your hand to easily fit
between the tire and fender liner.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED light bulbs
The stop lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If
any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi cle 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.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●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.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
*1: If equipped
*
2: Side turn signal lights should be replaced as an assembly.
A: H11 halogen bulbs B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H16 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
Light BulbsBulb NoWTy p e
Exterior Headlights
Low beam
High beam 9704
900555
60A
B
Parking lights 5D
Front turn signal lights 21 E
Front fog lights*
1 19 C
Tail and rear side marker
lights 
5D
License plate lights 5D
Back-up lights 16 D
Side turn signal lights 5E*
2
Front side marker lights 5D
Rear turn signal lights 21 E
Interior Interior lights/personal
lights

5D
Luggage compartment
light 
5D

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Alphabetical index
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 493
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ............................... 494
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine switch .................. 158, 162
EPS ........................................... 219
EV drive mode ......................... 170
Event data recorder .................. 18
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 497
Washer ................................. 374
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 129 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light .................433
Front seats Adjustment ..............................76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
Fuel Capacity ................................492
Fuel gauge ............................179
Gas station information .........552
Information ............................500
Refueling ...............................105
Type ......................................492
Fuel door...................................105
Fuel filler door ..........................105
Fuses.........................................400
Gas station information...........552
Gauges ......................................179
Glove box..................................322
Hazard lights
Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
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HeatersSeat heaters .......................... 334
Side mirrors ........................... 245
Hill-start assist control ............ 222
Hood .......................................... 360
Horn........................................... 178
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....30
Energy monitor/
consumption screen..............35
High voltage components........29
Hybrid system indicator ......... 195
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System ...............25
I/M test....................................... 355
Identification Electric motor ........................ 492
Engine ................................... 492
Tire ........................................ 503
Vehicle .................................. 491
Ignition switch .................. 158, 162
Illuminated entry system ......... 320
Immobilizer system.................. 110
Indicator lights ......................... 182
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 522
Inside rear view mirror ..............94
Interior lights Switch.................................... 319
Wattage ................................. 499
iPod ........................................... 266
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 362
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 457
Jack handle .............................. 457 Keyless entry ............................. 61
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 44
Engine switch ................ 158, 162
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 473
If you lose your keys ............. 472
Ignition switch ............... 158, 162
Key battery ............................ 397
Keyless entry .......................... 61
Key number............................. 44
Keys ........................................ 44
Mechanical key ....................... 44
“POWER” switch ................... 162
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 61
Knee airbag .............................. 115
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 411
Wattage................................. 499
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................ 424
Headlight switch .................... 202
Instrument panel light switch.................................. 202
Interior lights switch .............. 319
Parking light switch ............... 202
Personal light switch ............. 319
Replacing light bulbs ............. 411
Side marker light switch ........ 202
Tail light switch...................... 202
Turn signal lever ................... 176
Wattage................................. 499
Load capacity ........................... 228
Lock steering column...... 160, 166
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