headlight bulb LEXUS RX350 2019 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RX350/RX350L_U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 576
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 584
General mainte nance.............. 586
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................590
Hood ............................................... 592
Positioning a floor jack ............ 593
Engine compartment ............... 594
Tires ................................................. 604
Tire inflation pressure ................613
Wheels .............................................616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts ..........621
Electronic key battery.............. 623
Checking and replacing
fuses.............................................. 625
Headlight aim .............................. 628
Light bulbs .................................... 630 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .................. 644
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 645
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ............................... 646
If you think something is
wrong........................................... 652
Fuel pump shut off system...... 653
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ......................................... 654
If a warning message is
displayed ......................................661
If you have a flat tire .................. 666
If the engine will not start ........ 682
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ............. 684
If the vehicle battery is
discharged................................. 687
If your vehicle overheats......... 692
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................................. 6957
Maintenance and care 8
When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
RX350/RX350L_U Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261 Precautions for winter season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 513
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 269Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 604Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 38 4
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 604
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 666
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 592Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 592
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 692
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 2 46
Parking lights/daytime running lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Fog lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 260
Cornering lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P . 252
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252
Back-up lights Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 252 4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exte rior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 630, Watts: P. 705)
* : If equipped8
9
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12
13
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7Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................ 576
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior................... 581
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................584
General maintenance..............586
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................589
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................590
Hood ............................................... 592
Positioning a floor jack ............593
Engine compartment ............... 594
Tires .................................................604
Tire inflation pressure................ 613
Wheels ............................................ 616
Air conditioning filter ................ 618
Windshield wiper inserts ..........621
Electronic key battery .............. 623
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................................. 625
Headlight aim .............................. 628
Light bulbs.....................................630

590
RX350/RX350L_U 7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure as given in these sections. Items Parts and tools
Battery condition
(  P. 601) •Warm water • Baking soda •Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
(  P. 600) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
(  P. 598) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolan t” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid
technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool ant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level
(  P. 595) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 625) • Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim
*(  P. 628) • Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
(  P. 630) • Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Flathead screwdriver •Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser (  P. 599) 

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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Front
Bulb locations
Front turn signal light (vehic les with single-beam headlights)
Front side marker light (vehic les with single-beam headlights)1
2

6337-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Front side marker lights (vehicle s with single-beam headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left side
light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.Replacing light bulbs 1
8 2
3

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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U ■
Front turn signal lights (vehic les with single-beam headlights)
To ensure enough space to per-
form work, turn the steering
wheel to rotate the front wheel
away from the bulb to be
replaced.
Remove the 3 fender liner clips. Turn the steering wheel to the left
when replacing the right side light
bulb, and turn the steering wheel to
the right when replacing the left side
light bulb.
When removing a fender liner clip,
use a flathead screwdriver to pry the
center portion out and then remove
the whole clip.
Pull back the fender liner until the
connector is visible.
Partially remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it. 1
8 2
3

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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX350L_U Install the cover. Align the tabs of the cover with the
grooves and install the cover.
■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Lexus
dealer. ●
Headlight low beams ●
Headlight high beams ●
Front turn signal lights (vehic les with triple-beam headlights)●
Parking lights and daytime running lights ●
Fog lights ●
Cornering lights (if equipped) ●
Front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-beam headlights) ●
Side turn signal lights ●
Stop/tail lights ●
Rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam headlights) ●
Rear side marker lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
License plate lights ●
Outer foot lights 5

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RX350/RX350L_U ■
LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams, front turn signal lights (vehicles with tri-
ple-beam headlights), parking lights and da ytime running lights, fog lights, cornering
lights (if equipped), front side marker lights (vehicles with triple-b eam headlights), side
turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear turn signal light (vehicles with triple-beam head-
lights), rear side marker lights, high mounted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer foot
lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs has burned out, take your vehicle to
your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced. ■
Condensation build-up on the inside of a 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 a lens. ●
Water has built up inside a headlight. ■
When replacing light bulbs
 P. 626
WARNING ■
To prevent injury
Before performing any light bulb replacement procedure, be sure to turn the engine
switch off. Failure to do so may result in burns from hot components or a part of your
body may get caught on an operating co mponent, possibly causing serious injury.■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replac e 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.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble th e light bulbs, connector s, electric circuits
or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or se rious injury due to electric shock.■
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.

7059-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
RX350/RX350L_U 
Type B
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
* 1
: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
* 2
: Vehicles without door trim ornament lightsTire size 235/55R20 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 
Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar) 
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar) 
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 11 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressu re indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 20  8 J, 18  4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. W Type
Exterior Front side marker lights
* 1
 5 B
Front turn signal lights
* 1
7444NA 28/8 A
Rear turn signal lights
* 1
 21 A
Back-up lights 921 16 B
Interior Door courtesy lights
* 2
 5 B
Vanity lights  8 B
Luggage compartment light  5 B