bulb Lexus IS250 2009 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2009 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53669U)

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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list............................ 247
• Interior lights ............................... 249
• Personal lights ............................ 249
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage fe atures................ 251
• Glove box...................................... 251
• Console boxes ........................... 252
• Overhead console.................... 253
• Cup holders................................. 254
• Bottle holders/door pockets .......................................... 256
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 257
Vanity mirror ................................. 258
Clock ................................................. 259
Satellite switch es ......................... 260
Ashtrays ........................................... 263
Cigarette lighter ........................... 264
Power outlet ................................... 265
Seat heaters .................................... 266
Seat heaters and ventilators ..................................... 269
Armrest ............................................ 272
Rear sunshade ............................... 273
Trunk storage extension............ 275
Coat hooks ..................................... 276
Floor mat.......................................... 277
Trunk features................................ 278
Garage door opener ................... 281
Compass.......................................... 287 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......................... 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............................ 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requir ements .... 298
General maintenance ............... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 303
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 304
Hood.................................................. 307
Positioning a floor jack.............. 308
Engine compartment................... 310
Tires ................................................... 325
Tire inflation pressure................. 336
Wheels............................................. 340
Air conditioning filter.................. 342
Electronic key battery ................ 345
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 347
Headlight aim.................................. 361
Light bulbs ....................................... 363
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the turn signal lights has not burned out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever part-
way to signal a lane change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 292
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 295
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ....................... 298
General maintenance ......... 300
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs............................... 303 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 304
Hood .......................................... 307
Positioning a floor jack ......... 308
Engine compartment ............ 310
Tires............................................ 325
Tire inflation pressure........... 336
Wheels ...................................... 340
Air conditioning filter ........... 342
Electronic key battery.......... 345
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................ 347
Headlight aim .......................... 361
Light bulbs ................................ 363

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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
13FR DOOR RH20 APower windows, outside rear view
mirrors
14AM27. 5 ASmart access system with push-button
start
15RH-IG7. 5 A
Seat belts, intuitive parking assist,
automatic transmission, seat heater
and ventilator
16FR S/HTR RH15 ASeat heaters and ventilators
17ECU-IG RH10 A
Power seats, smart access system with
push-button start, AWD system, out-
side rear view mirrors, VDIM, air con-
ditioning system, pre-collision seat
belt, electric tilt and telescopic steer-
ing, power windows, navigation sys-
tem
■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. 3 6 3 )
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
■If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about
replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus dealer.
■Preparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 445)
■ Removing the engine compartment cover
 P. 3 1 2
■ Front bulb locations
■ Rear bulb locations
Parking light
Headlight
high beam
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Parking lights
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up light
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn bulb bases coun-
terclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk door and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Remove the light bulb.
■ Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
●Headlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
● Headlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
● Front fog lights
● Front turn signal lights
● Front side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lightsSTEP3

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■When replacing the front left headlight and parking light bulbs
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Lexus dealer for more inform ation 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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on, or may
go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is
restored.
■LED front side marker lights, side turn signal lights, tail lights, stop/tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, rear side marker lights and license plate lights
The front side marker lights, side turn signal lights, tail lights, stop/tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, rear side marker lights and license plate lights 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 bolt 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
bolt.