2012 Lexus IS250 light

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IS350/250_U
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 4 5 1 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
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 the 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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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
Headlight aim
■Removing the engine compartment cover
→ P. 399
■ 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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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.
Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction
as step 1 using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
If the headlight cannot be
adjusted using this procedure,
take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to adjust the headlight
aim.
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STEP2

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
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. 5 3 6 )
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
→ P. 399
■ Front bulb locations
Parking lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam and daytimerunning lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(vehicles with discharge
headlights)

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■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams and daytime ru nning lights (vehicles with halo-
gen headlights)
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
STEP3

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Headlight high beams (vehicle s with discharge headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
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Parking lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up lights
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1