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Maintenance and care
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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0708)Remove the light bulb.
■ Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
● Headlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
● Front fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
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Maintenance and care
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■When replacing the front left headlight and parking light bulbs
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more information 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.
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may
go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is
restored. Remove the securing bolt and move the
washer fluid filler opening to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening with the
bolt.

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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 entering 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 headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing 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 will be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The power windows must be initialized.
(→ P. 6 4 )
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
*: If equipped
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: HB4 halogen bulbs
G: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights
High beam
Low/high* beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam* (halogen bulbs)
9005D4S
H116035
55D
A
B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights1685E
Front fog lights900655F
Tr u n k l i g h t5G
Rear turn signal lights744021E
Back-up lights92116E
Outer foot lights5E
Interior
Vanity lights8E
Interior lights Front
Rear
10
3.0E
G
Overhead courtesy lights Front
Rear
3.8
3.0E
G
Door courtesy lights3.8E

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Po w e r w i n -
dows
(
→P. 6 4 )
Linked door lock opera-
tionOnOff
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOnOff
Moon roof
(
→P. 66)
Linked door lock opera-
tionOnOff
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOnOff
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
→P. 1 4 3 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................................. 192
ABS.............................................................. 170
AFS .............................................................. 144
Adaptive front lighting system ......... 144
Air conditioning filter .......................... 322
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ....................... 322
Automatic air conditioning system .................................................... 192
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions.............81
Airbag precautions for your child.......................................................... 85
Airbag warning light ..........................361
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Curtain shield airbag precautions ..........................................85
Front passenger occupant classification system......................... 90
General airbag precautions ...........85
Locations of airbags............................ 79
Modification and disposal of airbags .................................................... 89
Proper driving posture ............. 77, 85
Side airbag operating conditions.............................................. 82
Side airbag precautions ....................85
SRS airbags ............................................. 79
Alarm ............................................................ 74
Antenna ................................................... 208
Anti-lock brake system ....................... 170
Armrest.....................................................255
Ashtrays ....................................................248
Audio input ..............................................228 Audio system
Antenna.................................................. 208
Audio input........................................... 228
Audio visual input.............................. 228
AUX adapter ...................................... 228
CD player/changer ............................. 211
MP3/WMA disc..................................217
Optimal use ..........................................225
Portable music player ..................... 228
Radio ....................................................... 204
Steering wheel audio switch.........229
Audio visual input ................................. 228
Automatic air conditioning system ......................................................192
Automatic headlight leveling system ......................................................145
Automatic light control system.........143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ....................122
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P....................................392
S mode ..................................................... 124
AUX adapter ......................................... 228
Back-up lights Wattage ................................................. 420
Battery Checking............................................... 302
If the vehicle has discharged battery ..................................................397
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 183A
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