I07728
20.9 mm (0.823 in.)
0.4°
3 m (9.84 ft)
W
V Center
Line
V LH Line V RH Line
H
HRH Line3 cm
(0.57°)LH
Line
W
I04297
Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Alignment)
Acceptable
Range
Bubble
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE±47
2348 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(c) Check the headlight aimming.
(1) Prepare the thick white colored paper.
(2) Stand the paper perpendicularly and ensure the
distance from it to the head lights is 9.84 ft.
(3) Ensure that the center line of vehicle and the paper
are at a 90 degree angle as shown in the illustration.
(H line)
(4) Engine running.
(5) Draw a horizontal line on the paper where the head
lights of the vehicle are to be.
(6) Draw a vertical line on the paper where the center
line of the vehicle is to be. (V center line)
(7) Take an appropriate measure to avoid affecting the
other light. (V RH and LH lines)
NOTICE:
Disconnect the connector of the other light to avoid
heat affection from the light because the outer lens of
the head light assembly is made of synthetic resin.
When connecting the connector again take care not
to wake the aiming out of adjustment.
When covering the headlight, finish it within 3 min-
utes.
(8) Turn the head lights ON.
(9) Check that the head lights light up the paper as
shown in the illustration.
(10) When the paper is not lighted up properly, adjust the
lights in the vertical or horizontal direction.
HINT:
As shown in the illustration, adjust aiming of the LH and RH
lights along each vertical line respectively.
(d) Vertical Alignment:
Adjust the headlight aimming.
(1) Using adjustment bolt A, adjust the headlight aim-
ing to within the specifiactions.
(2) Make sure the gauge bubble is within the accept-
able range.
HINT:
If the gauge bubble is outside the acceptable range, check that
the vehicle is parked on a level spot.
Readjust the headlight aiming after parking the vehicle on a lev-
el spot.
MA002±06
MA±2
± MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
45 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES
Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.
Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.
Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).
Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.
Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive freeplay or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latches position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dameged.
