Lexus GS350 2013 Using the driving support systems / LEXUS 2013 GS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM30C34U)

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Maintenance and care
Headlight aim
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Make sure the vehicle has a full ta nk 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.
Using a Phillips-head screw-
driver, turn bolt A in either direc-
tion.
Remember the turning direction and
the number of turns.
Vertical movement adjusting bolts
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Before checking the headlight aim
Adjusting the headlight aim
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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.
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 76 1 )
 P. 6 1 6
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacin g other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers

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■Front
■Rear
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light
Fog light (if equipped)1
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Back-up light
Rear turn signal light1
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■Fog lights (if equipped)To allow enough working
space, turn the steering wheel
to the opposite side of the bulb
to be replaced.
Remove the 2 fender liner
clips.
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.
To take out the clips, turn the head
of the clip to unlock, then remove
by pulling.
While holding the clamp open,
pull and remove the tabs and
open the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to check
that it is not loose, turn the fog lights
on once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the clips.
Insert the clips and turn to lock.
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■Front turn signal lightsFor the left side only: To allow
enough working space, turn
the steering wheel all the way
to the right, then remove the
bolts and take off the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
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Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the
steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips and
install the cover
* in its original posi-
tion.
*: For the left side only
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■Rear turn signal lightsOpen the trunk lid and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
After installing the bulb base,
secure the cord with the clips and
install the cover in its original posi-
tion.
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■Back-up lightsOpen the trunk lid.
For the left side (vehicles with
power trunk opener and closer
only): Pry out each side of the
trunk closer switch in turn by
inserting a screwdriver into the
base.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of
the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the clips on whichever
side you are replacing and
open the cover of the trunk lid.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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