2009 Lexus IS250 Owner's Manual

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CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
●Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer.

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Headlight aim
■Removing the engine compartment cover

P. 312
■ Vertical movement adjusting bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
■ Before checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around
the headlight is not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Sit in the driver’s seat.
Bounce the vehicle several times.
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STEP2
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■Adjusting the headlight aim
Turn bolt A in either direction
using a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Remember the turning direction
and the number of turns in mind.
Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction
as step 1 using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
If the error is over the value
specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust
the headlight aim.
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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.
■Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (
P. 4 4 5 )
■ Removing the engine compartment cover

P. 312
■ 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 beams
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
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STEP2
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Parking lights
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up light
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn bulb bases coun-
terclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk door and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP2
STEP3
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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)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
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
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