2017 Lexus GX460 Owner's Manual

GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0F 6 8U _(U )
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Maintenance and care
Check if the fuse is blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Ty p e A :
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 B , C a n d D :
Contact your Lexus dealer.
4
1
2
XTy p e AXTy p e B
XTy p e CXTy p e D
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■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 9 )
●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.
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 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 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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Headlight aim
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gasoline 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.
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
1
2
Before checking the headlight aim
1
2
3
4
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Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the number of turns.
Turn bolt B the same number of turns
and in the same direction as step .
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Adjusting the headlight aim
1
XLeft-hand sideXRight-hand side
2
1
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage and color of the light bulb being replaced. (
→P. 5 7 9 )
→ P. 4 6 4
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs 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 covers
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Headlight high beam1
2
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■Rear
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Rear side marker light
Running board lights1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight high beamsTurn the cover counterclockwise.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
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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.
4
5
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