2017 Lexus ES350 maintenance

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Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B:
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 C :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
■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 2 )
●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, protec ting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
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WA R N I N G
■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 rating than that 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 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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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (
→P. 5 2 4 )
→ P. 4 3 2
■Front
Front side marker light
Headlight high beam (halogen bulb)
Front turn signal light
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. 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 cover
Bulb locations
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■Rear
Back-up lightRear turn signal light12

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■Headlight high beam (halogen bulb)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with
the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
Replacing light bulbs
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Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the headlight
high beams on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
Install the cover and turn it clock-
wise.
Align the ▲ of the cover to the posi-
tioning mark of the lamp body and
insert and turn it.
■Front turn signal lights
To allow enough working space,
turn the steering wheel to the
opposite side of the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips
and 1 screw.
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While holding the clamp open,
pull and remove the tabs and
open the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.2
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When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
After installing the bulb base, reinstall
the fender liner and install the clips
and screw.
■Front side marker lights
Partly remove the fender liner.
Perform the procedure for “Front turn signal lights” from step 1 to 2.
(→ P. 4 6 5 )
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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