2015 TOYOTA PRIUS lights

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Fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolt and
clip and pull down the fender
liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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STEP 2
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Front turn signal lights
Remove the fender liner bolt and clip and pull down the fender
liner. ( P. 485)
For the U.S.A.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 3
STEP 4

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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
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Daytime running lights (except for Canada)
■LED lights
The headlight low beams (LED headlights), parking lights (LED headlights),
stop lights, tail lights, rear side marker 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 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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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■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.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is
not operating (while the “READY” indi cator 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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns 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.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
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• 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 actions 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.