bulb LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 444
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 447
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 450
General maintenance ................ 452
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 456
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 457
Hood.................................................. 460
Positioning a floor jack................ 461
Engine compartment.................. 463
Tires ................................................... 478
Tire inflation pressure ................. 487
Wheels............................................... 491
Air conditioning filter.................. 493
Electronic key battery ................ 496
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 498
Headlight aim
(discharge headlights) ........... 509
Light bulbs .......................................... 511
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................... 524
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ....................................... 525
If you think something
is wrong .......................................... 531
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 532
Event data recorder.................... 533
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 535
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 545
If you have a flat tire..................... 564
If the engine will not start .......... 577
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .............................. 579
If you lose your keys ................... 580
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 581
If the battery is discharged ...... 584
If your vehicle overheats ........... 587
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 590
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency .................................... 591
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
nTurn signals can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
nIf the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intention of the
driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever part-
way)
The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.
Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
nAfter a fuse is replaced
lIf the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (→P. 511)
lIf the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.
nIf there is an overload in the circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION
nTo prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
lNever use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any other
object in place of a fuse.
lAlways use a genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
lDo not modify fuse or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
nBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Lexus
dealer.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement 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.
nPreparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 605)
nRemoving the engine compartment covers
→P. 4 6 4
nTurning off the power back door main switch (if equipped)
→P. 5 2
nFront bulb locations
Discharge headlights
Front side
marker light
Daytime running light
Front turn
signal light
Parking light

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Halogen headlights
nRear bulb locations
Headlight high beam
and daytime running light
Headlight low beam
Front side
marker light
Front turn
signal light
Parking light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Rear side marker
light
Tail light
Tail light

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
nDaytime running lights (discharge headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
nHeadlight high beams and daytime running lights (halogen head-
lights)
Right side only:
Open the cap.
Move the washer fluid filler
opening to allow easy access to
the light bulbs.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
nHeadlight low beams (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while press-
ing the lock release.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
nParking lights
Right side only:
Open the cap.
Move the washer fluid filler
opening to allow easy access to
the light bulbs.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
nFront turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1

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Remove the light bulb.
nFront side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
nRear turn signal and tail lights
Remove the access hole cover.
Use a flathead screwdriver
wrapped in a cloth.
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Tail light
Rear turn signal light
Remove the light bulb.
Tail light
Rear turn signal light
STEP2
STEP3