2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

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■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. 5 1 4 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circ uits designed to prevent overload, non-
genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that 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.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 6 4 7 )
→ P. 4 5 5
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on th e bulb. As there is a danger that
components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
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■Front
XVehicles with discharge headlights
XVehicles with LED headlights
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Halogen front fog light (if equipped)1
2
Halogen front fog light (if equipped)
Front turn signal light1
2
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■Rear
Back-up light (left-hand traffic countries)
Back-up light (right-hand traffic countries)
Rear turn signal light
Outer foot light1
2
3
4
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■Halogen front fog lights (if equipped)
To allow enough working
space, turn the steering wheel
to the opposite side of the bulb
to be replaced.
Remove the 2 fender liner
clips.
Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left
side light bulb.
To take out the clips, turn the head
of the clip to unlock, then remove
by pulling.
While holding the clamp open,
pull and remove the tabs and
open the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the fog lights
on once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clips.
Insert the clips and turn to lock.
4
5
6
7
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■Front turn signal lights (vehicles with discharge headlights)
For the left side only: To allow
enough working space, turn
the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then remove the
bolts and take off the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
1
2
XRight sideXLeft side
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Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips and
install the cover* in its original posi-
tion.*: For the left side only
3
4
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