LEXUS IS250 2016 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about
replacing other light bulbs, contact your Lexus dealer.
nPreparing a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (→P. 445)
nRemoving the engine compartment cover
→P. 31 2
nFront bulb locations
nRear bulb locations
Parking light
Headlight
high beam
Rear turn signal lightBack-up light

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Replacing light bulbs
nHeadlight 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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nParking lights
Release the lock and remove the
cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
nBack-up light
Open the trunk door and remove
the trunk panel cover clips.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1

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Partly remove the trunk panel
cover and turn bulb bases coun-
terclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
nRear 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.
nBulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Lexus dealer
replace it.
lHeadlight low beams (halogen bulbs)
lHeadlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
lFront fog lights
lFront turn signal lights
lFront side marker lights
lSide turn signal lights
lStop/tail lights
lTail lights
lRear side marker lights
lHigh mounted stoplight
lLicense plate lights
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nWhen replacing the front left headlight and parking light bulbs
nCondensation 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.
lLarge drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
lWater has built up inside the headlight.
nDischarge 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.
nLED 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.

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CAUTION
nReplacing light bulbs
lTurn 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.
lDo 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.
lFully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing 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.
lDo not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
nDischarge headlights (if equipped)
lContact your Lexus dealer before replacing discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
lDo not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when
the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 20000 V will be discharged and could result in
serious injury or death by electric shock.
nTo prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
nTo prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an
accident.
Press the switch to flash all the
turn signal lights. To turn them
off, press the switch once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
lThe engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
lThe vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (→P. 377)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.