Lexus GS300h 2017 Owner's Manual

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■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement. ( P. 442)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repa irer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you us e genuine Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-gen-
uine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 558)
 P. 405
Front turn signal light (vehicles with single-beam headlights)
Outer foot light
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that components may
be damaged, we recommend that replacement is carried out by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment covers
Bulb locations
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■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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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) When installing, reverse the steps listed. After installing the
bulb base, secure the cord with the clips and if replacing the left
side bulb, make sure to install the bolt fo r the washer fluid filler opening in its origi-
nal position.
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■Outer foot lights
Press the upper part of the out-
side rear view mirror to tilt the
mirror face upward, and apply
protective tape to the lower part
of the mirror cover.
Insert 2 flathead screwdrivers
wrapped in protective tape, and
disconnect the tabs behind the
mirror.
Pry the mirror out toward you, dis-
connecting the 2 tabs at a time.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do
not drop the mirror.
Disconnect the connectors
behind the mirror, and remove
the mirror.
When removing the thin connectors,
make sure to mark one of the con-
nectors with a piece of tape, to avoid
mixing them up when reinstalling.
Work carefully, ensuring that you do
not drop the mirror.
When handling the mirror, do not touch the parts applied with grease.
The number of connectors equipped differs by vehicle specification.
Remove the screws and take off
the mirror cover.
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
After installing the new bulb,
secure the socket to the light
body. When insertin
g the socket, align the
marks printed on the light body and
the socket.
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Install the visor cover on the mir-
ror frame, secure it with a screw,
and install the side turn signal light
and outer foot light.
Use only the screw position shown in
the illustration.
Side turn signal light: Align the tabs
on the light and the cover and install.
Outer foot light: Interlock the tabs in
the groove of the light body with
those on the cover, and secure.
Disconnect the tabs, and sepa-
rate the top and bottom of the
rear side cover of the mirror.
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GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Install the cover of the back end
of the mirror, installing the lower
side and the upper side in that order.
When installing the
lower side of the
cover, insert the side turn signal light
pin into the hole in the cover.
Secure the cover with screws and
reconnect the connectors back
together.
Secure the cords by returning them
to the hooks as they were.
Align the tabs, and secure the
mirror by pushing in each diago-
nally-opposite pair of tabs in order.
Make sure to insert the tabs in order
as shown in the illustration, and push
them in until a click is heard.
If you do not hear the click, do not
force the tabs in. Instead, remove the
mirror and check that the tabs are
aligned.
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by any autho-
rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. ● Headlights
● Front position lights/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights
● Front turn signal lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Stop lights
● Rear fog light
● Rear turn signal lights
● Back-up lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■LED Lights
The lights other than the front turn signal lig ht (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 any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer 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 any authorized Lexus reta iler or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer 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.
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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 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 water entering the 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.
NOTICE
■When replacing the outer foot lights
If the front window is stopping you from conducting the replace operation properly,
open the window on the side you are working on to allow you enough space to work.
Continuing the operation without giving yourself enough space to work could lead you
to scratch the vehicle.