headlight 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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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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Remove the light bulb.
Tail light
Back-up light
nLights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
lHeadlight low beams (discharge bulbs)
lHeadlight high and low beams (discharge bulbs)
lFront fog lights
lSide turn signal lights
lStop lights
lHigh mounted stoplight
lLicense plate lights
STEP3

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Maintenance and care
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 bulbs
The stop lights, side turn signal lights, license plate lights and high mounted stoplight
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.
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.

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CAUTION
nReplacing light bulbs
lTurn 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.
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.
nDischarge headlights (if equipped)
lContact your Lexus dealer before replacing discharge headlights (including light
bulbs).
lDo not touch the 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.
lDo not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs,
connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
nTo prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A:HB3 halogen bulbs
B: D4S discharge bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H11 halogen bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Discharge headlights
Low/High beam
Daytime running lights
Halogen headlights
High beam and daytime running lights
Low beam
D4S
9005
9005
H11
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60
60
55
B
A
A
E
Front side marker lightsW5W5C
Front turn signal lights

WY21W
21D
Parking lightsW5W5C
Front fog lightsH1155E
Rear side marker lightsW5W5C
Rear turn signal lights

WY21W
21D
Back-up lights92116C
Tail lightsW5W5C
Outer foot lights⎯5C
Interior
Vanity lights⎯8C
Front interior lights⎯5C
Rear interior light⎯8C
Luggage compartment lights⎯5C
Door courtesy lights⎯5C
Footwell lights⎯3.8C

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat ..................................................420
Fluid
Brake......................................................... 601
Washer ....................................................477
Fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 195
Wattage................................................. 605
Footwell lights ........................................396
Front fog lights
Switch ....................................................... 195
Wattage................................................. 605
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 122
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 537
Front seats
Adjustment................................................. 61
Driver’s seat position memory....... 70
Flattening seatbacks.............................. 61
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs........................... 511
Wattage................................................. 605
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................... 511
Wattage................................................. 605
Fuel
Capacity .................................................596
Fuel gauge ..............................................166
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 532
Information........................................... 606
Refueling ................................................... 97
Type......................................................... 606
Fuel door ..................................................... 97
Fuel filler door ........................................... 97
Fuel pump shut off system .................532
Fuses ..........................................................498
Garage door opener .......................... 426
Gauges .......................................................166
Glove box ................................................400
Hands-free system for
mobile phone ...................................... 362
Hazard lights switch ............................ 524
Head-up display...................................... 179
Head restraints
Adjustment .............................................. 73
Headlight aim.........................................509
Headlight cleaner................................. 203
Headlights
Discharge headlight
precautions ........................................522
Replacing light bulbs ...........................511
Switch ........................................................ 184
Wattage ................................................. 605
Head-up display .................................. 179
Heaters
Seat heaters ........................................... 416
Side mirrors............................................ 281
Hill-start assist control ........................ 238
Hood .......................................................... 460
Hooks
Cargo........................................................ 421
Coat ........................................................... 419
HUD ............................................................ 179
Horn .............................................................165
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