2021 LEXUS IS300 bulb

3226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Front turn signal light (bulb type)
Rear turn signal light
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has
burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
 Headlight
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights (LED type)
 Side marker lights
 Side turn signal lights
 Stop/tail lights
 Tail lights
 Back-up light
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal
lights (bulb type) and rear turn signal 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 have built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P.319
Bulb locations
A
B

3236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)
1 For the left side only: Pinch the clip
to remove the washer fluid filler
opening.
2 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 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.
5 After replacing the left side bulb,
install the washer fluid filler opening
to its original position.
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the vehicle body around
the light unit.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the
paint when removed.
2Insert a flathead screw-driver
between the cover and the light unit
and pry up the cover in several
positions as shown in the illustration
to disengage the claws (indicated
by a dotted line).
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the
tip of the flathead scre wdriver with a cloth,
Replacing light bulbs

3246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
etc.
3Pull the cover toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove it.
4 Remove the 2 bolts. 5
Pull the light unit toward the rear of
the vehicle to remove it.
6 Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
7 Remove the light bulb.
8 Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light unit

3256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
by inserting it and turning it clock-
wise.
9 Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light unit
toward the front of the vehicle to install it.
10Install the 2 bolts. 11
Install the cover.
12 Remove the protective tape.
■When replacing the front turn signal
lights (bulb type)
When the washer fluid filler opening is
removed with a large amount of washer
fluid contained in the washer tank, washer
fluid may spill onto the vehicle and cleaning
may be required.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace 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 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 bulbs and any parts
used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or
water entering the he adlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause
condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and
locked.

3266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
●Check the wattage of the bulb before
installing to prevent heat damage.

3818-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
*: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
Light bulbs*
Light bulbsBulb No.WType
ExteriorFront turn signal lights (bulb type)WY21W21A
Rear turn signal lights21A
Interior
Door courtesy lights1685B
Vanity lights8B
Footwell lights1943.8B
Trunk light5B

421Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).............. 238 Warning light ............................................... 339
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ........... 238
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ........... 238
Active Sound Control (ASC) .................. 147
Adaptive Variable Suspension system238
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................. 151
Air conditioning filter ...................................315
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter .................................315
Automatic air conditioning system ... 253
Micro dust and pollen filter...................258
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child ........ 33
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi- tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ....... 33
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ................... 33
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions ............................ 33
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions .................................................................. 33
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ......................................338
Alarm ................................................................... 62 Warning buzzer ......................................... 337
Anchor brackets .......................................42, 51 Antennas (smart acc
ess system with
push-button start)........................................ 99
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............. 238 Warning light ...............................................339
Approach warning........................................ 197
Armrest............................................................ 270
ASC (Active Sound Control) .................. 147
Assist grips ..................................................... 270
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 253
Automatic headlight leveling system ... 150
Automatic High Beam ................................. 151
Automatic light control system................149
Automatic transmission ............................. 138 M mode ............................................................. 141
Paddle shift switches .........................140, 141
Snow mode.................................................... 140
Average fuel economy..................................79
Average vehicle speed .................................79
B
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Battery If the battery is discharged ..................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter.......................................................................... 243
Warning light .............................................. 338
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....................... 202
Boost gauge...................................................... 80
Brake Brake hold ...................................................... 146
Fluid......................................................300, 378
Parking brake ................................................143
Warning light ............................................... 337
Brake assist .................................................... 238
Break-in tips.....................................................125
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 75
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....................... 202

424Alphabetical Index
Hood................................................................ 293
How to start the engine............................134
Identification number ............................... 373
If the engine will not start ....................... 357
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Ignition switch (engine switch) ............. 134
Overheating.................................................365
Tachometer ............................................... 71, 72
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 376
Checking .......................................................298
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Engine coolant temperature gauge . 71, 72
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 60
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 374
Checking ....................................................... 296
Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 243
Warning light ...............................................338
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 298
Engine oil pressure gauge .......................... 80
Engine oil temperature gauge .................. 80
Engine switch ..................................................134 Auto power off function ...........................136
Changing the engine switch modes..136
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 328
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (Enhanced VSC) ...................................... 238
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stabil- ity Control) .................................................. 238
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 238 Warning light ...............................................340
Event data recorder (EDR) ............................7
F
First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 268
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 305 Vehicles with a spare tire.......................349
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 377
Brake ................................................................378
Washer ...........................................................302
Footwell lights ............................................... 263 Wattage ........................................................... 381
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment ..................................................... 106
Cleaning .........................................................283
Correct driving posture ............................ 23
Driving position memory ........................ 108
Head restraints................................................. 111
Memory recall function............................ 109
Power easy access system .................... 108
Seat heaters ....................................................261
Seat position memory ..............................108
Seat ventilators ..............................................261
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 149
Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .................... 322, 323
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Wattage ........................................................... 381
Fuel Capacity ......................................................... 374
Fuel gauge ..................................................71, 72
Fuel pump shut off system.....................336
Information ....................................................382
Refueling............................................................ 161
Type .................................................................. 374
Warning light .............................................. 340
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 79
Current fuel consumption ........................ 79
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
......................................................................... 359