headlights Lexus IS250 2011 Using The Bluetooth Audio System / LEXUS 2011 IS250/IS350 (OM53839U) User Guide

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight high beams and daytime r unning lights (vehicles with halo-
gen headlights)
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
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STEP2
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■Headlight high beams (vehicles with discharge headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
STEP1
STEP2
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Maintenance and care
■Parking lights (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Back-up lights
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Maintenance and care
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 lights
● Parking lights and daytime running lights (vehicles with discharge
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■When replacing the front left headlight and parking light (vehicles with halogen
headlights) 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, license plate lights and parking lights
(vehicles with discharge headlights)
The front side marker lights, side turn signal lights, tail lights, stop/tail lights, high
mounted stoplight, rear side marker light s, license plate lights and parking lights
(vehicles with discharge headlights) consist of a number 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.

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn-
ing off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with ba re 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. Failing to do so may
result in heat damage, fire, or water en tering the headlight unit. This may damage
the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Lexus dealer be fore replacing discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
●Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V wi ll be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam headligh t bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable
gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any pa rt other than the intended terminal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” termi-
nals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the
battery.
Maintain the engine speed of th e second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine ha s started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse ord er in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the ve hicle checked at your Lexus dealer
as soon as possible.STEP5
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6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
D: HB3 halogen bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
HeadlightsHigh beam
Low/high beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
9005
D4SH1160
35
55DA B
Front turn signal lights21C
Parking lights (vehicles with
halogen headlights)1685E
Front fog lightsH1155B
Rear turn signal lights74 4 021E
Back-up lights92116E
Outer foot lights5E
Interior
Vanity lights8E
Trunk light5F
Interior lights Front
Rear
53E F
Overhead courtesy lights3F
Front door courtesy lights3.8E

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Pow e r w i n -
dows
(
P. 7 5 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and close
Off
Open only
Close only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOpen only
Moon roof
(
P. 7 8 )
Linked door key opera-
tionOpen and close
Off
Open only
Close only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when door key is
used
Slide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOpen only
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 1 6 5 )
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5
Ti m e e l a p s e d b e f o r e
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 1 6 6 )
Daytime running light sys-
tem (U.S.A. only)OnOff
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting

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Alphabetical index
Hands-free system for mobile phone ...............................284
Hazard lights Switch ......................................................450
Head restraints Adjusting .................................................. 57
Headlight aim .........................................438
Headlight cleaner ...................................174
Headlights Discharge headlight precautions ....................................... 447
Replacing light bulbs........................ 439
Switch ....................................................... 165
Wattage.................................................. 524
Heaters Seat heaters ............................. 335, 338
Side mirror .............................................. 214
Hill-start assist control ......................... 185
Hood ......................................................... 383
Hooks Cargo ...................................................... 347
Coat ......................................................... 345
Shopping bag ...................................... 347
Horn ............................................................ 150
I/M test ...................................................... 379
Identification Engine .................................................... 509
Vehicle ................................................... 509
Ignition switch.......................................... 134
Illuminated entry system ..................... 315
Indicator lights......................................... 157
Initialization Items to initialize .................................546 Inside rear view mirror .......................... 70
Interior lights
Interior lights .......................................... 315
Switch ........................................................ 317
Wattage ................................................. 524
Jack Positioning a floor jack ................... 384
Vehicle-equipped jack..................... 481
Jack handle .............................................. 481
Keyless entry ............................................. 40
Keys Electronic key ......................................... 24
Engine switch ........................................ 134
If you lose your keys ........................ 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 494
Key number.............................................. 24
Keyless entry........................................... 40
Keys.............................................................. 24
Mechanical key ......................................25
Wireless remote control key.......... 40H
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