2012 Lexus GX460 turn signal

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced.
(→ P. 763)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover
→ P. 6 1 0
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight low beam
(halogen bulb)
Headlight high beam
and daytime running lights
Parking/front side marker light
Front turn signal light
Fog light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (vehicles with halogen bulbs)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Rear side marker light
STEP1

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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 re ar 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.
STEP1

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Unplug the connector while push-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb bases counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Rear side marker light
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)Remove the light bulb.
■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has 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
STEP3

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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-intensity 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 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.

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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.