bulb LEXUS RX450h 2016 User Guide

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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
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise. After installing the bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the turn signal
lights to visually check that there is no
light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit.
Reinstall the fender liner and
install the 3 fender liner clips. 4
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Maintenance and care
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Remove the taillight unit.
Attach 2 long pieces of mask-
ing tape to the taillight unit and
fold the excess in half.
Hold the folded portion and
pull it toward the rear of the
vehicle to remove the light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Remove the light bulb. 4
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522 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise. After installing the bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the rear turn sig-
nal lights to visually check that there
is no light leaking from between the
bulb base and light unit.
Install the light unit. Align the tabs and push the light unit
toward the front of the vehicle to
install it.
Install the 2 screws.
Install the cover.
Remove the protective tape. 47
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Maintenance and care
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Back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover. Using a flathead screwdriver, remove
the cover.
To prevent scratching to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a cloth, etc.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and then
install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it
clockwise. After installing the bulb base, wiggle
it lightly to make sure it is securely
installed and turn on the back-up
lights to visually check that there is no
light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit. 1
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RX450h_U_OM0E013U Install the cover. Align the tabs of the cover with the
grooves and install the cover.
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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 ●
Front 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 (vehic les with triple-beam headlights)●
Rear side marker lights ●
High mounted stoplight ●
License plate lights ●
Outer foot lights 5

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Maintenance and care
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LED lights
The headlight low beams, headlight high beams, front turn signal lights (vehicles with tri-
ple-beam headlights), parking lights and dayt ime running lights, front fog lights, corner-
ing lights (if equipped), front side marker lights (vehicles with tr iple-beam headlights),
side turn signal lights, stop/t ail lights, rear turn signal lig ht (vehicles with triple-beam
headlights), rear side marker lights, high moun ted stoplight, license plate lights, and outer
foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If an y of the LEDs has burned out, take your vehi-
cle 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
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WA R N I N G ■
To p r e v e n t i n j u r y
Before performing any light bulb replacement procedure, be sure to turn the power
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 comp onent, possibly causing serious injury.■
Replacing light bulbs ●
Turn 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. ●
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoid-
able to hold the glass portion, use and ho ld with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting
moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched 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 the headlight unit. This may damage the head-
lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.●
Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the light bulbs, connectors, 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 installin g to prevent heat damage.

590 8-1. Specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Light bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. W Ty p e
Exterior Front side marker lights
* 1
 5 B
Front turn signal lights
* 1
74 4 4 N A 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
A: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
B: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
* 1
: Vehicles with single-beam headlights
* 2
: Vehicles without door trim ornament lights

641Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Anchor brackets ........................................ 61
Antenna
Smart access system
with push-button start ................... 158
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........ 381
Warning light .......................................537
Approach warning.....................318, 330
Armrest .................................................... 443
Assist grips .............................................. 444
Audio system
* Automatic air conditioning
system .................................................... 405
Air conditioning filter......................... 501
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................................. 405
S-FLOW mode ............................... 406
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................................... 253
Automatic High Beam ....................... 255
Automatic light control system.........251
Auxiliary boxes ...........................426, 430
Back door
Power back door .................................142
Touchless power back door ......... 144
Wireless remote control ..................142
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Wattage ................................................. 590 Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................................483
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................................ 568
Preparing and checking before
winter....................................................390
Warning light .......................................536
Battery (traction battery) ..................... 80
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................................367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................................. 371
Bottle holders .........................................425
Brake
Brake Hold ........................................... 249
Fluid ......................................................... 588
Parking brake ...................................... 245
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Warning light .......................................536
Brake assist ...............................................381
Brake Hold...............................................249
Warning light ....................................... 537
Break-in tips ........................................... 206
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control ........ 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............... 363
Blind Spot Monitor function......... 367
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function.................................................. 371B
* : Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

645Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Engine
ACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment ......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid
system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil
Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking
before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381
Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell
hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164
Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights
Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590 F