2016 TOYOTA PRIUS V light

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
fog lights on once and visually con-
firm that no light is leaking through
the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner bolts.
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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lightsVehicles with LED headlights
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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 counter-
clockwise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
■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 counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●LED headlights
●Front side marker lights (LED headlights)
●Parking lights (LED headlights)
●Daytime running lights (LED headlights)
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The LED headlights, front side marker lights, parking lights, daytime running
lights, stop lights, tail lights, rear side marker lights and high mounted stop-
light 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 the 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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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■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 prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 482
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 483
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 484
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 489
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 490
If a warning message is
displayed......................... 503
If you have a flat tire.......... 521
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 534
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........ 536
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ... 543
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 548

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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■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 bat-
tery 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.