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Maintenance and care ■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even afte r the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 7 1 9 )●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.■
If there is an overload in the 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.
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 fuse or 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 ■ Removing the engine compartment cover
P. 6 7 1
■ Vertical movement adjusting bolts
Vehicles with halogen headlights
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Vehicles with discharge headlights
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.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Maintenance and care ■ Adjusting the headlight aim
Vehicles with halogen headlights
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 in 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.STEP 1
STEP 2
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Vehicles with discharge headlights
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 headlight cannot be
adjusted using this procedure,
take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer to adjust the headlight
aim.STEP 1
STEP 2
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Maintenance and care Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 817)
■ Removing the engine compartment covers
P. 6 7 1
■ Turning off the power back door main switch
P. 5 8
■ Front bulb locations
Vehicles with halogen headlights Headlight high beamHeadlight low beam
Front turn signal light
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Vehicles with discharge headlights
Front turn signal light Headlight high beam
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Maintenance and care ■ Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lightBack-up light
Rear side marker light Tail light
Tail light
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7224-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight high beams
Right side:
Open the cap.
Move the washer fluid filler
opening to allow easy access to
the light bulbs.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3