light LEXUS RC300 2017 Owners Manual

5457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights (bulb type)To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to move the front wheel
toward the bulb to be replaced.
Remove the fender liner clip.
To remove the clip , turn the head of
the clip to unlock it, then pull it out.
Disengage the fender liner from
the clamp then pull it back.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Replacing light bulbs
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5467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
Engage the clamp to reinstall the
fender liner and install the clip.
Insert the clip with its groove aligned
vertically to install it.
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5477-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Rear turn signal lightsOpen the trunk, remove the 2
covers and 2 screws and pull the
light unit toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove it.
When removing the cover, wrap the
tip of the screwdriver with tape to
protect the vehicle from damage.
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 rear turn signal light to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from the bulb base.
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5487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehicle
to install it.
Install the 2 screws and 2 covers.5
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5497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Back-up lightsOpen the trunk, remove the 2
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.
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 2 clips.
To install the clips, simply push them in.
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5507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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
●Front turn signal lights (LED type)
●Front fog lights (if equipped)
●Side marker lights
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Stop lights
●High mounted stoplight
●License plate lights
■LED lights
The lights other than the front turn signal ligh ts (bulb type), rear turn signal lights and
back-up 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.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
→P. 542

5517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■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 bu lb 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 sc ratched 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 th e headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises8
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers.................. 554
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................ 555 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................556
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 563
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 564
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds..........................................565
If a warning message is displayed.......................................571
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare
tire)................................................ 592
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an
emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ....................................606
If the engine will not start ........ 620
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............. 622
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................................. 626
If your vehicle overheats .........630
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................. 636

5658-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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 inspecte d 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
RC350/RC300/RC200t: This light also comes on when the
parking brake is not released. If th e light turns off after the parking
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.

5668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (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.
(→ P. 306)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision system is disabled.
( → P. 307)
• The light will turn on when th e VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled. ( →P. 301)
• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily be used.
(→ P. 585)
→ 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 leve ling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic 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 both side 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 pass enger 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 fastened 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 warnin g system has detected a malfunc-
tion.
→ P. 571
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions