2019 Lexus ES300h light

3446-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Vehicles with triple-beam headlights
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Front position lights and daytime
running lights
 Front turn signal lights (vehicles with
triple-beam headlights)
 Front side marker lights (vehicles
with triple-beam headlights)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulb
by yourself. Before replacing,
check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. As there is a danger
that components may be damaged,
we recommend that replacement is
carried out by your Lexus dealer.
Bulb location
A
B

3456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Cornering lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Outer foot lights
 Tail lights
 Stop lights
 Rear turn signal lights
 Rear side marker lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (vehicles with single-beam head-
lights) and front side marker lights (vehicles
with single-beam head lights) 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
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.342
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)/front
side marker lights (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)
1 To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering wheel to rotate the front wheel away from
the bulb to be replaced. Remove
the fender liner clip.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when
replacing the right side light bulb, and turn
the steering wheel to the right when
replacing the left side light bulb.
2
To protect the front bumper from
being damaged, apply protective
tape around the clips as shown in
the illustration.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
3Insert a flathead screwdriver
between the front bumper and
Replacing light bulb

3466-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
fender liner and then separate the
front bumper from the fender liner.
To separate the front bumper from the
fender liner, pry up the fender liner while
pulling the front bumper outward as shown
in the illustration.
4Pull back the fender liner and turn
the bulb base counterclockwise.
Front turn signal lights
Front side marker lights 5
Remove the light bulb.
6 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 visually check that
there is no light leaking from the bulb base.
7 Return the fender liner to its origi-
nal position, and install the clip.
Make sure that the fend er liner is correctly
positioned on the inner side of the front
A
B

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Maintenance and care
bumper.
8Engage the clips to the front
bumper to install the fender liner,
and then remove the protective
tape.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the light.
The bulb 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 bulb and any parts
used to secure it. Failure to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water
entering the light unit. This may dam-
age the light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulb is fully seated and
locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 350
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .......................... 350
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water............................................. 351
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................ 353
If you think something is wrong ........................................................ 356
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ....... 358
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................ 368
If you have a flat tire.................. 372
If the hybrid system will not start ........................................................ 379
If you lose your keys .................. 381
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened......................................... 381
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................... 382
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ........................................................ 384
If your vehicle overheats ........ 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck 392

3507-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
Press the switch to flash all of the turn
signal lights.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a
long time while the hybrid system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator
is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery may
discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the
emergency flashers will turn on automati-
cally.
The emergency flashers will turn off auto-
matically after operating for approxi-
mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the
emergency flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on
automatically dependin g on the force of
the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly
as this will increase the effort required to
slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.
4 Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N
3 Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
4 To stop the hybrid system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more, or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped in the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

3587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The regenerative braking system;
 The electronically controlled brake system; or
 The parking brake system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.389)

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When trouble arises
■Charging system warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Low engine oil pressure warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(Canada)
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The hybrid system;
 The electronic engine control system; or
 The electronic throttle control system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system;
 The front passenger occupant classification system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.