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Front
Front turn signal light/parking light
■Rear
Bulb locations
1
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light License plate lights1
2
3
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Front turn signal li
ghts/parking lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
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Rear turn signal light
s and back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the bolts. Pull the
lamp assembly straight back
to disengage the clip and 2
pins. Guide (where the clip
attaches)
Pin
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
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When installing the light bulb, install by conducting and
with the directions reversed.
Install the lamp assembly
and then install the 2 bolts.
When installing the lamp assem-
bly, align the guide (where the
clip attaches) and pins of
the lamp assembly with the con-
necting parts on the vehicle
body.
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5
12
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License plate lights
Remove the lens.Insert a properly sized
screwdriver into the hole of
the lens.
Push the screwdriver side-
ways in the direction of the
arrow shown in the illustra-
tion, disengage the hook,
and then remove the lens.
To prevent damaging the
vehicle, wrap the screwdriver
with a tape.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb.
Lens
1
1
Hook
O
2
3
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Install the lens.Fit the lens into either the
right or left hooks.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that
the lens is properly installed
by gently pulling it.
■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac ed by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
Hooks
4
1
2
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■LED light bulbs
The headlights/daytime running lights, front fog lights (if equipped), side
marker lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and hi gh 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.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely 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 clea n 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. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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8When trouble arises
PRIUS c_U8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 469
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.................. 471
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 472
If you think something is wrong .......................... 479
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 480
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 488
If you have a flat tire.......... 505
If the hybrid system will not start ..................... 518
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 520
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ....... 522
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 529
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................ 533