2017 LEXUS RC300H turn signal

5197-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (bulb type)1
Back-up light (right-hand drive vehicles)
Back-up light (left-hand drive vehicles)
Rear turn signal light
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2
3

5207-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to move the front wheel
toward the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the fender liner clip.
To remove the clip, turn the head of the clip to unlock it, then pull it out.
Disengage the fender liner from
the clamp then pull it back.
Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
3

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Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on the front turn signal light to visuallycheck that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
Engage the clamp to reinstall the
fender liner and install the clip.
Insert the clip with its groove aligned vertically to install it.
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5
6

5227-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk, remove the 2
covers and 2 screws and pull the
light unit toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove it.
When removing the cover, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with tape toprotect the vehicle from damage.
Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the rear turn signal light to visually check that there is no light leakingfrom the bulb base.
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2
3
4

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Maintenance and care
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Headlights
●Front position lights and daytime running lights
●Front turn signal lights (LED type)
●Front fog lights (if equipped)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Stop lights
●Tail lights
●Rear fog light
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal lights (bulb type), rear turn signal lights and back-up lights each consist of a number of LE Ds. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional 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 indicate a
malfunction. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for more info rmation in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P. 517

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RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
8-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signals will flash. To turn them off, press the switch onceagain.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is not operat-
ing (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to wa rn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsWType
Exterior
Front turn signal lights (bulb type)21A
Rear turn signal lights21A
Back-up lights16B
Interior
Vanity lights8B
Footwell lights3.8B
Trunk light5B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)

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9-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
RC300h_EE(OM24740E)
■Turn signal lever ( P. 229)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turning left or right while this function is off
and the turn signal lever is moved to the fi rst position in the direction of the flashing
light, the turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing or off.
*2: The turn signal lights keep flashing if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position
in the direction of flashing light.
*3: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in
the direction of flashing light.
■Automatic light control system ( P. 232)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
The number of times the turn sig- nal lights flash automatically
when the turn signal lever is moved to the first position duringa lane change*1
3
5
——O7
Off*2
Off*3
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before headlightsautomatically turn off30 seconds
60 seconds
——O90 seconds
120 seconds
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