2013 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. 501)
■ 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
■
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
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
● 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
6
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*
1 5D

546 Alphabetical index
Engine oilCapacity ................................ 495
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................ 496
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine switch ................... 158, 162
EPS ............................................ 219
EV drive mode .......................... 170
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat................................... 339
Fluid Brake ..................................... 499
Washer .................................. 376
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 501
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage ................................. 501
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 128 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 435
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 501
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 176
Wattage................................. 501
Fuel Capacity ................................ 494
Fuel gauge ............................ 179
Gas station information ......... 556
Information ............................ 502
Refueling ............................... 105
Type ...................................... 494
Fuel door .................................. 105
Fuel filler door .......................... 105
Fuses ........................................ 402
Gas station information .......... 556
Gauges...................................... 179
Glove box ................................. 323
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 426
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 501
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548 Alphabetical index
License plate lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage ................................. 501
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 413
Wattage ................................. 501
Lights Emergency flasher switch ..... 426
Fog light switch ..................... 206
Hazard light switch ................426
Headlight switch .................... 202
Instrument panel light
switch .................................. 202
Interior lights switch............... 320
Parking light switch ............... 202
Personal light switch ............. 320
Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Side marker light switch ........ 202
Tail light switch ...................... 202
Turn signal lever.................... 176
Wattage ................................. 501
Load capacity ........................... 229
Lock steering column ...... 160, 166
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................. 501
Luggage cover ......................... 341 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 358
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 357
General maintenance............ 353
Maintenance data ................. 492
Maintenance requirements ... 350
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 180
Meters ................................... 179
Microphone .............................. 294
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 94
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 245
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 96
Vanity mirrors ........................ 331
Moon roof ................................. 101
MP3 disc ................................... 259
Multi-information display ........ 185
Noise from under vehicle .......... 16LM
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