2014 Lexus IS250C Owner's Manual

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Tr u n k
FuseAmpereCircuit
1DEFOG30 ARear window defogger
2ROOF RH30 ARetractable hardtop
3ROOF LH30 ARetractable hardtop
4LGG RH30 ARetractable hardtop
5LGG LH30 ARetractable hardtop
6LGG LCK RH30 ARetractable hardtop
7LGG LCK LH30 ARetractable hardtop
8P-T R AY M A I N30 ARetractable hardtop
9P-T R AY S I D E7. 5 ARetractable hardtop
10PSB30 APre-collision seat belt
■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 6 8 )
●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.

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CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing 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 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 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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Headlight aim
■Removing the engine compartment cover
→ P. 4 1 8
■ 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.
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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 in mind.
Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction
as step 1 using a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
If the error is over the value
specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust
the headlight aim.
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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. 568)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
→ P. 4 1 8
■ Front bulb locations
Parking lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)
Headlight high beam
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
Headlight high beam and daytime
running lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)

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

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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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IS250C/350C_UReplace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams and daytime
running lights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
When installing the cover install by conducting with the
directions reversed.
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STEP6STEP1