headlights Lexus HS250h 2010 Owner's Guide

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Headlight aim (LED headlights)
■Vertical movement adjustment bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
■ Before checking the headlight aim
Make sure the vehicle has a full tank 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.
■ Adjusting the headlight aim
Using a Phillips-head screw-
driver, turn bolt A in either
direction.
Remember the turning direction
and the number of turns.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement
seems difficult to perform, contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus
dealer.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( →P. 5 5 8 )
■ Remove the engine compartment covers
→ P. 4 2 3
■ Front bulb locations
Halogen headlights
Front side marker light Headlight low beam
Parking light
Front turn signal light
Front fog lightHeadlight high beam
and daytime running light
(if equipped)

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LED headlights
■Rear bulb locations
Front fog light
Front turn signal light
Parking lightFront side marker light
Headlight high beam and
daytime running light
(if equipped)
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
License plate light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
∗ (halogen head-
lights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
∗ (LED headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise.
∗: If equipped

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wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.

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Front turn signal lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Front 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.
■ Parking 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.
■ Front fog lights
Remove the fender liner bolts, clip
and remove the fender liner.
Removing the clip
Installing the clip

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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
● Headlight low beams (LED headlight type)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights
■When replacing the front righ t headlight, front turn signal lights and parking light
bulbs
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low beams (LED headlights type), side turn 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
have 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 dropped, 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 entering 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.