headlight bulb LEXUS RCF 2022 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before drivingOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt,
SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
RC F Owner's Manual
Hood..................................................262
Positioning a floor jack............... 263
Engine compartment.................. 265
Tires .................................................... 271
Tire inflation pressure................. 277
Wheels.............................................. 279
Air conditioning filter..................280
Electronic key battery ................. 281
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................... 283
Headlight aim................................. 285
Light bulbs ....................................... 286
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers..................... 292
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................. 292
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .................. 293
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed........................................................... 295
If you think something is wrong ........................................................... 298
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 299
If a warning light turns on or a warn- ing buzzer sounds ..................... 300
If a warning message is displayed ........................................................... 308
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with an emergency tire puncture
repair kit) ........................................ 311
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire) ...................................... 321
If the engine wi ll not start .......... 327If you lose your keys....................
329
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................................... 329
If the electronic key does not oper- ate properly ................................. 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................................................... 332
If your vehicle overheats ........... 336
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 338
8-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ................................................. 340
Fuel information............................ 347
Tire information ............................ 349
8-2. Customization Customizable features .............. 358
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ........................... 367
9-1. For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................................... 370
Reporting safety defects for Cana- dian owners ................................. 370
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French) ..................... 371
SRS airbag instructions for Cana- dian owners (in French) ......... 372
Headlight aim instructions for Canadian owners (in French).......................................................... 378
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

13Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers .................................................................................................. P.143
Precautions for winter season .....................................................................................P.203
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*.................................................. P.215
Precautions against car wash ...................................................................................... P.240
Fuel filler door ..........................................................................................................P.150
Refueling method .............................................................................................................. P .150
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .......................................................................................... P.341
Tires.......................................................................................................................... ... P.271
Tire size/inflation pressure ............................ ............................................................... P.345
Winter tires................................................................................................................... .......P.203
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system................................................ P.271
Coping with flat tires................................................................................................. P.311, 3 21
Hood ..........................................................................................................................P .262
Opening ........................................................................................................................ ....... P.262
Engine oil ..................................................................................................................... .......... P.341
Coping with overheating ............................................................................................... P.336
Warning messages ......................................................................................................... P.308
Active rear wing
*.................................................................................................... P.195
Headlights .................................................................................................................P.13 8
Parking lights/daytime running lights................ ...............................................P.138
Turn signal lights ...................................................................................................... P.136
Side marker lights ...................................................................................................P.138
Tail lights .................................................................................................................... P.138
Stop lights
License plate lights .................................................................................................P.138
Back up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................................................. P.13 3
*:If equipped
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving(Replacing method: P.286, Watts: P.346)
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Maintenance and care
.6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehi-cle exterior ................................ 238
Cleaning and protecting the vehi- cle interior ................................. 243
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte clear coat ................................... 247
Washing your vehicle .............. 251
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................ 252
6-3. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .. 255
General maintenance ............. 256
Emission inspection and mainte- nance (I/M) programs ......... 259
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions........................................................ 260
Hood............................................... 262
Positioning a floor jack............ 263
Engine compartment............... 265
Tires ................................................. 271
Tire inflation pressure.............. 277
Wheels........................................... 279
Air conditioning filter...............280
Electronic key battery .............. 281
Checking and replacing fuses ........................................................ 283
Headlight aim.............................. 285Light bulbs....................................
286

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Maintenance and care
tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the
fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need
replacement.
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the
vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting
the wiring harness from damage.
■When replacing light bulbs
Lexus recommends that you use genuine
Lexus products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to cir-
cuits designed to prevent overload,
non-genuine parts or parts not designed for
this vehicle may be unusable.
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
 Make sure the vehicle has a full tank
of gasoline and the area around the
headlight is not deformed.
 Park the vehicle on level ground.
 Make sure the tire inflation pressure
is at the specified level.
 Have someone sit in the driver’s
seat.
 Bounce the vehicle several times.
1 Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
turn bolt A in either direction.
Remember the turning direction and the
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and
vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than that indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Lexus fuse or
equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even
as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Headlight aim
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Before checking the headlight
aim
Adjusting the headlight aim
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B

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number of turns.
2Turn bolt B the same number of
turns and in the same direction as
step 1.
If the headlight cannot be adjusted using
this procedure, take the vehicle to your
Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. ( P.346)
Rear turn signal light
■Bulbs that need to be replaced by
your Lexus dealer
 Headlights
 Parking lights and daytime running
lights
 Front turn signal lights
 Side marker lights
 Side turn signal lights
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. If necessary bulb replace-
ment seems difficult to perform,
contact your Lexus dealer.
For more information about replac-
ing other light bulbs, contact your
Lexus dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment
Bulb locations
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Stop/tail lights
 Back-up lights
 High mounted stoplight
 License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the rear turn signal
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 indi-
cate a malfunction. Contact your Lexus
dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water ha ve built up on the
inside of the lens.
●Water has built up in side the headlight.
■When replacing light bulbs
P.285
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the trunk and apply protec-
tive tape to the peripheral of the
taillight and the vehicle body
around the taillight.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct
tape, as it may leave residue or damage the paint when removed.
2
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the
tip of the flathead scre wdriver with a cloth,
etc.
3 Remove the 2 screws.Replacing light bulbs

394Alphabetical Index
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Alphabetical Index
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A/CAir conditioning filter ...............................280
Automatic air conditioning system .......211
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 215
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................199 ABS warning light ...................................... 301
Active rear wing.............................................195
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 199
Air conditioning filter .................................280
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ...............................280
Automatic air conditioning system .......211
Micro dust and pollen filter..................... 215
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ....................................... 301
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer........................................ 300
Anchor brackets ...................................... 43, 51
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 98
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................199 ABS warning light ...................................... 301 Approach warning........................................ 176
Armrest............................................................ 226
Assist grips ......................................................227
Audio system-linked display ........................81
Automatic air conditioning system ......... 211
Automatic headlight leveling system ....139
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light............................................. 304
Automatic High Beam ............................... 140
Automatic light control system............... 138
Automatic transmission ..............................132 M mode ........................................................... 135
Paddle shift switches ....................... 134, 135
Average fuel economy................................. 75
Average vehicle speed ................................ 75
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Back-up light Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Battery Battery checking ........................................269
Charging system warning light.......... 300
If the battery is discharged .................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter..........................................................................203
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)......................... 179
Brake Brake system warning light ................. 300
Fluid................................................................... 344
Parking brake ................................................137
Brake assist ......................................................199
Break-in tips...................................................... 119
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................. 73
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......................... 179
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Card key ............................................................ 88
Care Exterior......................................238, 247, 251
Interior ............................................................. 243

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Preparing and checking before winter......................................................................... 203
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....... 66
Engine immobilizer system .........................57
Engine oil Capacity ...........................................................341
Checking ....................................................... 265
Low engine oil pressure warning light.......................................................................... 301
Preparing and checking before winter ......................................................................... 203
Engine switch ..................................................128 Auto power off function ............................ 131
Changing the engine switch modes. 130
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 292
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................199 Electric power steer ing system warning
light ................................................................ 302
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
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First-aid kit storage belt ............................ 225
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............. 273
Vehicles with a spare tire ........................ 321
Vehicles without a spare tire .................. 311
Floor mats ...........................................................22
Fluid Automatic transmission .......................... 343
Brake....................................................268, 344
Washer ........................................................... 270
Footwell light ................................................... 221
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 36
Front seats Adjustment..................................................... 103
Cleaning......................................................... 243
Correct driving posture .............................23
Driving position memory........................ 105
Memory recall function ........................... 106
Power easy access system .................... 105 Seat heaters ....................................................219
Seat position memory .............................. 105
Seat ventilators ..............................................219
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 138
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Turn signal lever .......................................... 136
Fuel Capacity ...........................................................341
Fuel gauge........................................................ 66
Fuel pump shut off system.....................299
Information .................................................... 347
Low fuel level warning light ................. 304
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Type ....................................................................341
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .............................. 75
Current fuel consumption ........................ 75
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler do or cannot be opened
..........................................................................329
Refueling.......................................................... 150
Fuel gauge ......................................................... 66
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 299
Fuses ................................................................. 283
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Garage door opener ................................. 229
Gauges ............................................................... 66
Gear Position ....................................................76
G-force................................................................79
Glove box ....................................................... 224
Glove box light ............................................. 224
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Headlight aim ................................................ 285
Headlights Automatic High Beam system ............. 140
Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287

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Launch control................................................193
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) Operation........................................................164
Warning message.......................................169
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) switch .............................................166
Lever Auxiliary catch lever ................................. 262
Hood lock release lever......................... 262
Shift lever.......................................................... 132
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wiper lever.....................................................143
Lexus Enform Safety Connect.................. 53
Lexus Safety System + Automatic High Beam ............................. 140
Dynamic radar cruise control .................171
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................164
PCS (Pre-Collision System).................. 157
License plate lights Light switch .................................................... 138
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Light bulbs Replacing .......................................................286
Lights Automatic High Beam system............. 140
Front interior lights ...................................... 221
Headlight switch ......................................... 138
Interior lights................................................... 221
Interior lights list............................................ 221
Personal lights ..............................................222
Rear interior lights ....................................... 221
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Trunk light......................................................... 97
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Vanity lights .................................................. 228
Wattage.......................................................... 346
Lock steering column ..................................128M
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ................ 260
General maintenance .............................256
Maintenance date..................................... 340
Maintenance requirements ..................255
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................... 301
Master warning light ..................................305
Matte paint care guide ......... 247, 251, 252
Menu icons.........................................................74
Meter Changing the display.................................... 71
Indicators........................................................... 63
Instrument panel light control................. 73
Meter control switches .............................. 74
Meters................................................................. 66
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Settings................................................................ 81
Units..................................................................... 76
Warning lights ............................................ 300
Warning message .................................... 308
Micro dust and pollen filter .......................215
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............................. 109
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 215
Outside rear view mirrors........................ 110
Vanity mirrors ..............................................228
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation............................................................................. 115
Jam protection function ............................. 115
Operation ......................................................... 114
Multi-information display .............................73 Audio system-linked display .................... 81
Drive information 1/Drive information 2/Drive information 3 ............................. 75
Drive information display .......................... 75
Driving support system information dis- play..................................................................... 81
Dynamic radar cruise control................. 171
Eco Driving Indicator.................................. 76