2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN headlights

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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
Yo u m a y r e p l a c e t h e f o l l o w i n g b u l b s b y y o u r s e l f . T h e d i f f i c u l t y l e v e l
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. (oP. 6 2 8 )
■Front bulb locations
Front side
marker light
Headlight low beam (halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(including daytime running
lights for Canada)
Fog light (if equipped)
Front turn
signal light
Parking light
(halogen headlights)

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Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightLicense plate lights
STEP 1

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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.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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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

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■Parking lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
STEP 3

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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)
●St op lights
●Ta i l l i g h t s
●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 the inside of the lens
Te m p o r a r y c o n d e n s a t i o n b u i l d - u p o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e h e a d l i g h t l e n s d o e s
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
oP. 5 0 9

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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 it 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 p r e v e n t d a m a g e o r f i r e
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
■The hybrid system will not start even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed (oP. 2 4 2 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The charging cable may be attached to the vehicle. (oP. 9 6 )
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly.*
(oP. 5 9 9 )
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (oP. 4 6 )
●There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.*
(oP. 1 8 3 )
●There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
(oP. 2 4 7 , 5 5 2 )
*:It may not be possible to shift the shift position from P to other posi-
tion.
■The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (oP. 6 0 1 )
●The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.