2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C light

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When installing the light bulb and bulb base, reverse the steps
listed.
Installing the clips.
■ Front turn signal lights
Partly remove the fender liner as described in and of “Front fog lights”. ( P. 417)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.STEP6
STEP7
STEP1STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Maintenance and care
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Rear turn signal lights, tail a nd rear side marker lights, and
back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the bolts. Pull the lamp assembly
straight back to disengage the
clip and 2 pins.
Where the clip attaches
Pin
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise. Rear turn signal light
Tail and rear side marker light
Back-up light
STEP1
STEP2

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Remove the light bulb.Rear turn signal light
Tail and rear side marker light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■ License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and pry off the cover as shown in
the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver
with tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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
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. When i\
t is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, 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.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 429
If you think something is wrong ......................... 436
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ........................... 437
If a warning message is displayed........................ 447
If you have a flat tire......... 463
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 475
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 477
If you lose your keys ........ 478
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 479
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 481
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 487
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 492
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 493

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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt
battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Brake system warning buzzer: When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 450
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.