2019 Lexus GS F Owner's Manuals

GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)
4176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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
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2
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (
P. 531)
 P. 379
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
You may replace the following bulbs by yo urself. 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
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GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)
4196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)For the left side only: Remove the
bolt and move the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
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When installing, reverse the steps listed.
After installing the bulb base, secure the co
rd with the clips and if replacing the left
side bulb, make sure to install the bolt for the washer fluid fille r opening in its origi-
nal position.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlights
●Parking lights/daytime running lights
●Front side marker lights
●Front turn signal lights (vehic les with triple-beam headlights)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Stop lights
●Rear side marker lights
●Rear turn signal lights
●Back-up lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
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Right sideLeft side

GS F_OM_OM30G90U_(U)
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6
Maintenance and care
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights) and
outer foot 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 indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Lexus dealer for mo re 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.
■When replacing light bulbs
P. 415
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e 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 bu lb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able 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 sc ratched 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 th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■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.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers................... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .................................425 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 426
If you think something is wrong ................ 432
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 433
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 434
If a warning message is displayed.......................................441
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare tire) ......................... 472
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)...................483
If the engine will not start ........ 497
If the parking brake cannot be released ................................ 499
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 501
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................504
If your vehicle overheats .........509
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................. 515

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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating, the
battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has
to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.