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4477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the front turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
Reinstall the fender liner, fasten
the clamp and install the 2 clips.
Install the lower clip by inserting it
with the clip groove held vertically
straight.
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4487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Front turn signal lights (vehicles with LED headlights) For the left side only: Pinch the
clip to remove the washer fluid
filler opening.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the front turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
After replacing the left side bulb, insta ll the washer fluid filler opening to its
original position.
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4497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Rear turn signal lightsOpen the trunk, and remove the
2 covers and 2 screws.
When removing the cover, wrap the
tip of the screwdriver with tape to
protect the vehicle from damage.
Push and pull the light unit toward
the rear of the vehicle as shown in
the illustration to remove it.
Apply protective tape to the periph-
eral of the light un it installation sur-
face on the vehicle body, such as the
rear bumper, to protect the vehicle
from damage.
Pushing on the portion A in the illus-
tration toward the rear of the vehicle
will make disengagement of the tabs
easier.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
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4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the rear turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehicle
to install it.
Remove the protective tape applied
to the peripheral of the light unit
installation surface on the vehicle
body.
Install the 2 screws and 2 covers.
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4517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Back-up lightOpen the trunk, remove the 3
clips on the side which the bulb is
to be replaced and pull back the
trunk lid cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Pull out the connector carefully,
ensuring that excessive pulling load is
not applied to the wire harness.
Install a new light bulb then install
the bulb base to the light unit by
inserting it and turning the bulb
base clockwise.
After installing the light bulb, turn on
the back-up light to visually check
that there is no li ght leaking from the
bulb base.
Reinstall the trunk lid cover with the 3 clips.
To install the clips, simply push them in.
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4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer.
●Headlights
●Parking lights and daytime running lights
●Side marker lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Fog lights (if equipped)
●Outer foot lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Tail lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulb s 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 Lights
The lights other than the discharge headlights (if equipped), front turn signal lights, rear
turn signal lights, back-up light and outer foot lights each 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.
■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 your Lexus dealer for mo re information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Wa t e r h a s b u i l t u p i nside the headlight.
■When replacing the front turn signal lights (vehicles with LED headlights)
When the washer fluid filler opening is removed with a large amount of washer fluid con-
tained in the washer tank, washer fluid ma y spill onto the vehicle and cleaning may be
required.
■When replacing light bulbs
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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. 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.
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing the discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
●Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the headlights are
turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in death
or serious injury by electric shock.
●Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors, power supply
circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installin g to prevent heat damage.
●Vehicles with discharge headlights:
While the headlights are turned on, and for a
short time after they have been turned off,
metal components at the rear of the headlight
assembly will be extremely hot. To prevent
burns, do not touch these metal components
until you are certain they have cooled down.
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When trouble arises8
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .................. 456
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency................................. 457
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 458
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 464
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 465
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.......................................... 466
If a warning message is displayed......................................472
If you have a flat tire...................486
If the engine will not start ........ 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............................ 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged .................................502
If your vehicle overheats .........506
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................................509

4668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released.
If the light turns off after the pa rking brake is fully released the
system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Lexus dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

4678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Electric power steering system warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the EP S (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is
not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
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• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled.
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• The light will turn on when th e VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. ( P. 2 4 2 )
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
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 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The hill-start assist control system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is operating.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the au tomatic headlight leveling system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2
Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s
seat belt also needs to be fa stened to make the warning light
(warning buzzer) turn off.
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to
indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
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Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions