LEXUS LX570 2014 Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replace-
ment 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.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (  P. 890)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover
 P. 74 8
■ Front bulb locations Headlight high beamFront turn signal light

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Rear bulb locations Rear turn signal lightBack-up lights

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight high beams
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base. Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
When installing the cover, conduct in reverse.STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6 STEP 1

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, rever se the steps listed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the bolts and the cover.
Turn the bulb bases counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, rever se the steps listed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the bolts and lamp assembly. Use a cloth to prevent scratches.
Turn the bulb bases counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, rever se the steps listed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below ha s burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
● Headlight low beams
● Front side marker lights
● Parking lights
● Daytime running lights
● Front fog lights
● Side turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● License plate lights
● Running board light
● Outer foot lights

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the insi de of the headlight lens does not indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus deal er, for more information in the following
situations: ●
Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. ●
Water has built up in side the headlight.■
LED lights
The front side marker lights, parking light s, daytime running lights, front fog lights,
stop/tail lights, tail lights, rear side mark er lights, high mounte d stoplight and license
plate lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced. ■
Discharge headlights
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.

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) 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 li ght bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable 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 dr opped, 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. ●
While the low beam 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.Metal components