2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID headlights

511
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4
Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light License plate lights
STEP 1

512 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
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 on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
ITO43P163
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

513
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4
Maintenance and care
■
Headlight high beams (includi ng daytime running lights for
Canada)
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Vehicles with LED headlights
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
STEP 1
ITO43P165
STEP 2

514 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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 on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
STEP 3
STEP 4

515
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4
Maintenance and care
■
Parking lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
ITO43P167
STEP 2
STEP 3

516 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
■Front side marker lights
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
ITO43P167
STEP 2
STEP 3

523
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4
Maintenance and care
■
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 headlights)
● Parking lights (LED headlights)
● Stop lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Daytime running lights (except for Canada)
■LED lights
The headlight low beams (LED headlights), parking lights (LED headlights),
stop lights, tail lights, high mounted stoplight and daytime running lights
(except for Canada) 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
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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 508

524 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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. 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.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.