2014 Lexus GS250 Maintenance

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■Back-up lightOpen the trunk lid.
For the left side (vehicles with
power trunk lid only): Pry out
each side of the trunk closer
switch in turn by inserting a
screwdriver into the base.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the clips on whichever
side you are replacing and
open the cover of the trunk lid.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.5
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5266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Outer foot lightsPress the upper part of the out-
side rear view mirror to tilt the
mirror face upward, and apply
protective tape to the lower
part of the mirror cover.
Insert 2 flathead screwdrivers
wrapped in protective tape,
and disconnect the tabs
behind the mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you, dis-
connecting the tabs 2 at a time.
Work carefully, ensuring that you
do not drop the mirror.
Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and remove
the mirror.
When removing the thin connec-
tors, make sure to mark one of the
connectors with a piece of tape, to
avoid mixing them up when rein-
stalling.
Work carefully, ensuring that you
do not drop the mirror.
When handling the mirror, do not
touch the parts applied with
grease.
The number of connectors
equipped differs by vehicle specifi-
cation.
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Remove the screws and take
off the mirror cover.
Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
After installing the new bulb,
secure the socket to the light
body.
When inserting the socket, align
the marks printed on the light body
and the socket.
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5286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Install the visor cover on the
mirror frame, secure it with a
screw, and install the side turn
signal light and outer foot light.
Use only the screw position shown
in the illustration.
Side turn signal light: Align the tabs
on the light and the cover and
install.
Outer foot light: Interlock the tabs
in the groove of the light body with
those on the cover, and secure.
Disconnect the tabs, and sepa-
rate the top and bottom of the
rear side cover of the mirror.
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Install the cover of the back
end of the mirror, installing the
lower side and the upper side
in that order.
When installing the lower side of
the cover, insert the side turn signal
light pin into the hole in the cover.
Secure the cover with screws
and reconnect the connectors
back together.
Secure the cords by returning them
to the hooks as they were.
Align the tabs, and secure the
mirror by pushing in each
diagonally-opposite pair of
tabs in order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in
order as shown in the illustration,
and push them in until a click is
heard.
If you do not hear the click, do not
force the tabs in. Instead, remove
the mirror and check that the tabs
are aligned.
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5306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●Headlights
●Front position lights/daytime running lights
●LED front fog lights (if equipped)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Tail lights
●Rear fog light
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■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.
■LED lights
The lights other than the discharge headlights (if equipped), halogen front fog lights
(if equipped), front turn signal lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up light and outer
foot lights each consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your
vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
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CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid
getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure 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.
●While the headlights are turned on, and for
a short time after they have been turned off,
metal components at the rear of the head-
light assembly will be extremely hot. To pre-
vent burns, do not touch these metal
components until you are certain they have
cooled down.
Metal components
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