2008 Lexus GS350 headlight bulb

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3-4. Using the hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)................. 291
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) .................... 291
Using the Bluetooth
® 
phone ............................................. 296
Setting the hands-free 
system ............................................... 311
3-5. Using the interior lights .......... 337 Interior lights list............................ 337
3-6. Using the storage features .... 340 List of storage fe atures.............. 340
3-7. Other interior features........... 347 Sun visors......................................... 347
Vanity mirror ................................. 348
Clock ................................................. 349
Outside temperature 
display ........................................... 350
Ashtrays ............................................ 351
Cigarette lighter ........................... 352
Power outlet .................................. 353
Seat heaters/vent ilators ............ 354
Armrest ........................................... 356
Rear sunshade ............................... 357
Floor mats....................................... 359
Trunk features............................... 360
Garage door opener .................. 363
Compass.......................................... 369
Lexus Link System ....................... 373 4-1. Maintenance and care........... 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior.................. 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ..................... 391
4-2. Maintenance.............................. 394 Maintenance requirements ..... 394
General maintenance ................ 396
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ...................................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance........................... 400
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ................................. 400
Hood................................................. 403
Positioning a floor jack............... 404
Engine compartment................. 406
Tires .................................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure.................. 431
Wheels.............................................. 435
Air conditioning filter.................. 437
Electronic key battery ................ 440
Checking and replacing 
fuses ................................................ 442
Headlight aim................................. 467
Light bulbs ....................................... 470
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4-1. Maintenance and 
care .............................. 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle exterior............ 388
Cleaning and protecting 
the vehicle interior ............... 391 4-2. Maintenance .................. 394
Maintenance 
requirements........................ 394
General maintenance .......... 396
Emission inspection and 
maintenance (I/M) 
programs ............................... 399
4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ................ 400
Do-it-yourself service 
precautions ........................... 400
Hood .......................................... 403
Positioning a floor jack ......... 404
Engine compartment ........... 406
Tires............................................. 421
Tire inflation pressure............ 431
Wheels ...................................... 435
Air conditioning filter ........... 437
Electronic key battery.......... 440
Checking and replacing 
fuses ........................................ 442
Headlight aim .......................... 467
Light bulbs ................................ 470

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about
replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Prepare a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 5 5 2 )
■ Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary
 P. 4 0 8
■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
Parking light
Headlight high beam
Rear turn signal light Back-up light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beam
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise to remove it.
STEP1
STEP2

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■Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (high-intensity discharge bulbs)
● Fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Tail/stop lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more inform ation in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, tail, tail/stop and high mounted stoplights consist of a
number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer
to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stoplight burn out, your vehicle may not conform to local
laws (SAE).
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bu lbs is insufficient, the light may not come
on, or may go out temporarily. The high-i ntensity discharge bulbs will come on
when normal power is restored.

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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs,
connectors, power supply circuits, or related components. 
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replac ing high-intensity discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on. 
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V wi ll be discharged and could result in
death or serious injury by electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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6-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
A: D4S high-intensity discharge bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs 
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber) 
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) 
E: HB4 halogen bulbs 
F: Double end bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)D4S35A
Headlights (high beam)HB360B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights5D
Fog lightsHB451E
Front side marker light1945D
Rear turn signal lights21C
Back-up lights92116D
Trunk light5F
InteriorVanity lights8D

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Alphabetical index
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Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............................92
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ..................................... 490
Front seats Adjustment .............................................. 45
Driver’s seat position memory ....... 47
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................................. 552
Fuel Capacity................................................. 543
Fuel gauge .............................................. 132
Gas station information ................. 596
Information............................................ 553
Refueling ................................................... 70
Fuel door......................................................70
Fuel filler door............................................70
Fuses...........................................................442
Garage door opener.......................... 363
Gas station information ..................... 596
Gauges....................................................... 132
Glove box ................................................. 341
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone)............................ 291
Head restraints........................................... 51
Headlight aim ......................................... 467
Headlight cleaner .................................. 149 Headlights
Adaptive front lighting system...... 143
Discharge headlights 
precautions........................................ 475
Replacing light bulbs ........................470
Switch.........................................................142
Wattage ..................................................552
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................................354
Side mirror............................................. 225
Hill-start assist control ......................... 184
Hood ..........................................................403
Hooks Cargo ..................................................... 360
Shopping bag ..................................... 360
Identification Engine......................................................542
Vehicle ..................................................... 541
Ignition switch Engine switch .......................................... 121
Illuminated entry system .................... 337
I/M test......................................................399
Immobilizer system ................................. 73
Indicator lights......................................... 136
Initialization Items to initialize .................................575
Inside rear view mirror ............................61
Instrument panel light control .......... 133
Interior lights Interior lights ........................................ 338
Wattage ..................................................552
Intuitive parking assist .......................... 164
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