bulb LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
64-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .... 640
General maintenance ................ 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 647
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ................................. 648
Hood................................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack............... 652
Engine compartment.................. 654
12-volt battery................................ 664
Tires ................................................... 670
Tire inflation pressure ................. 679
Wheels............................................. 683
Air conditioning filter ................. 685
Electronic key battery ................ 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 689
Headlight aim................................. 705
Light bulbs ...................................... 708 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 724
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.............................................. 725
If you think something is
wrong ............................................. 732
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................................ 733
If a warning message is
displayed ....................................... 743
If you have a flat tire..................... 764
If the hybrid system will not
start ................................................. 777
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .............................. 779
If you lose your keys ................... 780
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ................ 781
If the vehicle 12-volt battery
is discharged ............................... 784
If your vehicle overheats .......... 788
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................................ 793
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an em ergency ...... 7954
Maintenance and care 5
When trouble arises

1942-1. Driving procedures
■
Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.■
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or re ar turn signal lights has not burned out.■
If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been performed
Operate the lever again.■
To discontinue flashing of the tu rn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
■
Customization
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 825)Type B
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(move the lever partway and
release it) The right hand signals will flash
3 times.
Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release
it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times.

Maintenance and care
4
6334-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............. 634
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .............. 637
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ........................ 640
General maintenance .......... 643
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs................................ 647 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ........................... 648
Hood ........................................... 651
Positioning a floor jack ......... 652
Engine compartment ........... 654
12-volt battery ........................ 664
Tires............................................. 670
Tire inflation pressure............ 679
Wheels ...................................... 683
Air conditioning filter ........... 685
Electronic key battery.......... 687
Checking and replacing
fuses ........................................ 689
Headlight aim ......................... 705
Light bulbs ................................ 708

7044-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■
After a fuse is replaced ●
If the lights do not turn on even afte r the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (  P. 7 0 8 )●
If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer.■
If there is an overload in the circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
CAUTION■
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 in dicated, 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.

7084-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (  P. 8 0 9 )
■ Removing the engine compartment covers
 P. 6 5 5
■ Turning off the power back door main switch
 P. 7 7
■ Front bulb locations
Vehicles with halogen headlights Headlight high beamHeadlight low beam
Front turn signal light

7104-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlight high beams (except vehicles with LED headlights)
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.■ Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal lightBack-up light
Rear side marker light Tail light
Tail light
STEP 1

7114-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Connect the connector. Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

7124-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■ Headlight high beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

7134-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care Turn and secure the bulb base.
Connect the connector. Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Turn the cover clockwise.STEP 5
STEP 6

7144-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■ Halogen headlight low beams (if equipped)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight low beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4