headlights LEXUS RX200T 2017 Owner's Manual

4134-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■If you notice any symptoms
If you notice any of the following symp toms, refer to the likely cause and the
solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Things you should know
Likely causeSolution
 The image is difficult to see
• The vehicle is in a dark area
• The temperature around the lens is either high or low• The outside temperature is low
• There are water droplets on the cam- era• It is raining or humid
• Foreign matter (mud, etc.) is adhering to the camera• There are scratches on the camera
• Sunlight or headlights are shining directly into the camera• The vehicle is under fluorescent lights,
sodium lights, mercury lights etc.
If this happens due to these causes, it does not indicate a malfunction.Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings. (Use the monitor again once conditions have beenimproved.)
The image on the Lexus parking assist monitor system screen can be adjusted. ( P. 453)
The image is blurry
Dirt or foreign matter (such as water droplets, snow, mud, etc.) is adhering tothe camera.
Flush the camera with a large quantity ofwater and wipe the camera lens cleanwith a soft and wet cloth.
 The image is out of alignment
The camera or surrounding area has received a strong impact.
Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
 The guide lines are very far out of alignment
The camera position is out of alignment.Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
• The vehicle is tilted (there is a heavy load on the vehicle, tire pressure is lowdue to a tire puncture, etc.)
• The vehicle is used on an incline.
If this happens due to these causes, it does not indicate a malfunction.Back up while visually checking the vehi-
cle’s surroundings.

4535-2. Setup
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Lexus Display Audio system
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Go to “Display”: “MENU” button  “Display”
Turn off screen.
Adjust screen quality.
Adjust screen quality of the rear
view monitor camera.
Change to day mode.
This setting turns the screen off. To turn it on, press any button such as the
“AUDIO” button or “MENU” button.
If a screen off image has been se t, the set image will be displayed.
When the headlights are turned on, the screen dims.
However, the screen can be switched to day mode by selecting “Day mode”.
The screen will stay in day mode when the headlights are turned on until “Day mode”
is selected again.
Display settings
Settings are available for adjusting the contrast and brightness of the screen.
The display can also be turned off.
Screen for display settings
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Screen off
Day mode

6447-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Front
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)1

6457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■Rear
Back-up light
Rear turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
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6467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
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 3 fender liner clips.
Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side lightbulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left side light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the center portion out and then removethe whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it.
Replacing light bulbs
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6487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Rear turn signal lights (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Open the back door and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the taillight.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct tape, as it may leave residue or
damage the paint when removed.
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the tip of the flathead screw-driver with a cloth, etc.
Remove the 2 screws.
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6527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Install the cover.
Align the tabs of the cover with the
grooves and install the cover.
■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.
●Headlight low beams
●Headlight high beams
●Front turn signal lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights)
●Front position lights and daytime running lights
●Front fog lights
●Cornering lights (if equipped)
●Rear fog lights
●Rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam headlights)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
●Outer foot lights
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6537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams, front turn signal lights (vehicles with tri- ple-beam headlights), front position lights and daytime running lights, front fog lights, cornering lights (if equipped), rear fog lights, rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-
beam headlights), side turn signal lights, st op/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs.If any of the LEDs has burned 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 a 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 a lens.
●Water has built up inside a headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
 P. 642
WARNING
■To prevent injury
Before performing any light bulb replacement procedure, be sure to turn the engine switch off. Failure to do so may result in burns from hot components or a part of your body may get caught on an operating co mponent, possibly causing serious injury.
■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 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 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 wate r entering the headlight unit. This may damage the head- lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits
or component parts. Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■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.

7088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 246)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. (P. 77)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 714)
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem
such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 709)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being
followed ( P. 246), consider each of the following points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates nor-
mally
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights
are dim, or the horn does not so und or sounds at a low volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

7098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 714)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the foll owing steps can be used as an interim
measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and check that the parking
brake is set. ( P. 247, 259)
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the
brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be mal-
functioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The starter motor does not turn over , the interior lights and headlights
do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function
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