2016 LEXUS LS460L headlight bulb

17Pictorial index
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 399
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 446
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 305
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 652
Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 660, 662
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 399
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 556
Coping with flat tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 536
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 536
Engine compartment cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 541
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 653
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 641
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 614
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Front fog lights/rear fog lights*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 298
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2 78
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Stop lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 285
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 264, 269
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 584, Watts: P. 664)
*: If equipped
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3974-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■The near-infrared light
Follow these precautions to avoid damage to
or incorrect operation of the Lexus night
view system.
●System performance may deteriorate if the
areas around the headlights are dirty. Clean
the vehicle if it is dirty.
●Vehicles with discharge headlights: The
near-infrared ray transmitter bulbs are also
used as the high beam bulbs and may burn
out. If a bulb burns out, the high beams will
also not be able to used. Therefore, replace
a bulb if it burns out.
●The near-infrared ray transmitters irradiate
strong energy not visible to the eyes. Do
not stare at the light at close range for a
long time.
Vehicles with discharge head-
lights
Vehicles with LED headlights

5856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
Vehicles with discharge headlights
Headlight high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters
Rear fog lights (if equipped)
Vehicles with LED headlights
Rear fog lights (if equipped)
Bulb locations
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2

5866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Headlight high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
Remove the engine compartment covers. ( P. 541)
Before replacing the bulbs:
Left side
Remove the securing bolt, and
remove the washer fluid filler
opening.
Right side
Remove the securing bolts and
nut, and move the fuse block.
Replacing light bulbs
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5886-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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.
Install the cover and turn it
clockwise.
Install by performing the reverse of .
Install the engine compartment covers.
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5906-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
●Front position lights and daytime running lights
●Front turn signal lights
●Front fog lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Outer foot lights
●Tail lights
●Stop lights
●Back-up lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
Vehicles with discharge headlights
●Headlight low/high beams
Vehicles with LED headlights
●Headlight low beams
●Headlight low/high beams
●Headlight high beams (vehicles without near-infrared ray transmit-
ters)
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may go
out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored.

5916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the headlight low/high beams (vehicles with discharge head-
lights), high beams or high beam/near-infrared ray transmitters (vehicles with dis-
charge headlights), and rear fog lights (if equipped) each consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the
light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus de aler for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turning
off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid
getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

5926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
CAUTION
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing the discharge headlights (including
light bulbs).
●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the headlights
are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in
death or serious injury by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors, power
supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.