2014 Lexus GX460 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2014 GX460 OWNERS MANUAL (OM60K80U)

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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Remove the fuse with the pull-out tool.
Only type A fuse can be removed using
the pullout tool.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If
this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
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Engine compartmentDriver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and lift the lid off. Remove the lid.
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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e B , C a n d D :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
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Ty p e ATy p e B
Ty p e CTy p e D

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Maintenance and care
■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 8 6 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
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 rati ng 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.
●Do not modify the fuses or the fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus dealer,
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Headlight aim
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline 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.
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
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Before checking the headlight aim
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Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the number of turns.
Turn bolt B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step .
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Adjusting the headlight aim
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Left-hand sideRight-hand side
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced. (
P. 5 6 3 )
 P. 4 5 2
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs your self. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems diffi-
cult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
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■Rear
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightRear side marker light
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■Headlight high beams
Turn the cover counterclockwise.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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