2016 Lexus GX460 lights

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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)6-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly
(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, isthe vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor? ( P. 5 6 9 )
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 5 6 9 )
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 4 8 9 )
Parking brake• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on,
is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts•Do the seat belt s operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be an y strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 9 1 )
●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,
as soon as possible.

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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Rear
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Rear side marker light
Running board lights1
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Replace 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 headlights
on once and visually confirm that no
light is leaking through the mounting.
When installing the cover, conduct in reverse.
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lightsTurn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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GX460_OM_OM60M73U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Rear turn signal lights and rear side marker lights
Open the back door.
Left-hand side
Remove the bolts and lamp assem-
bly.
Right-hand side Remove the bolts.
Close the back door half way
and remove the lamp assem-
bly.
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■Back-up lights
Remove the bolts and pull down
the under cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
■Running board lightsTurn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlight low beams
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Fog lights (if equipped)
●Side turn signal lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Stop/tail lights
●License plate lights
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