2010 Lexus GX460 lights

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Parking/front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2

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Rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door.
Left-hand side:
Remove the bolts and lamp assem-
bly.
Right-hand side:
Remove the bolts.
Close the back door half way and
remove the lamp assembly.
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Back-up lights
Remove the bolts and pull down
the under cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60E69U)Remove the light bulb.
■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below ha s burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
● Headlight low beams (high-intensity discharge bulbs)
● Side turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● License plate light
● Outer foot light
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■High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights
If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bulbs 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.
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, tail/stop lights, license plate light and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any 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).
■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 in side the headlight.

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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.
■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 will be discharged and could result in
death or serious injury by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble lig ht bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. 
Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an
accident.
Press the switch to flash all the
turn signal lights. To turn them
off, push the switch once again.