2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN Owners Manual

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For Canada
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Insert the clip.
STEP 2
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STEP 3
STEP 4

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■Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e , c o v e r t h e t i p
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
ITO43P147
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■License plate lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To p r e v e n t d a m a g e , c o v e r t h e t i p
of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
STEP 1
ITO43P149
STEP 2
ITO43P150
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)
●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
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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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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” 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 t u r n t h e m o f f , p r e s s t h e
switch once again.

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked
due to the parking lock. Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial
towing service.
●There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (oP. 5 5 2 )
●There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (oP. 1 8 3 )
●There is a malfunction in the smart key system. (oP. 5 9 9 )
●The 12-volt battery is discharged. (oP. 6 0 1 )
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
●The “CHECK HYBRID SYSTEM” warning message appears on
the multi-information display and the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.