Lexus HS250h 2010 Hybrid system / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■Headlight high beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depr
essing the lock release.
■ Headlight high beams (LED headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise.

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depr
essing the lock release.
■ Headlight lo
w beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock -
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depr
essing the lock release.

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■Front turn signal lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ F
ront turn signal lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Parking lights/front side marker lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ P
arking lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Front side marker lights (LED headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ F
ront fog lights
Remove the fender liner bolts, clip
and r
emove the fender liner.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depr
essing the lock release.
■ B
ack-up lights
Open the trunk lid and remove the
co
ver.
Turn the bulb base counterclock -
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
■ License plate lights
Open the trunk lid and remove the
co
ver, clips and partly remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock -
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove the
co
ver.
To prevent damage to the rear
combination assembly, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Remove the bolts, stopper rubber
and rear combination assembly.
Turn the bulb base counterclock -
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed belo
w has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
● Headlight lo
w beams (LED headlight type)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop
/tail lights
●T
ail lights
●R
ear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
● Ou
ter foot lights
■When replacing the front right headlight, fr ont turn signal lights and parking light
bulbs
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low beams (LED headlights type), side tu
rn signal lights, rear side
marker lights, stop/tail lights, tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a num -
ber of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to
hav
e the light replaced.
Remove the securing clip and move the
washer fluid filler opening to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening with the
clip.

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■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations. Tempo-
rary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a
malfunction.
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
CAUTION
■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. Hold the bulb by
the plastic or metal portion. 
If the bulb is scratched or drop ped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failur to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water ente ring the headlight 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.