2009 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 269

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance n Installing light bulbs Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may result in heat damage or fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens. n Condensation build up on the inside of the lens Contact your Lexus dealer for more information in the following situations. Temporary condensation build up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. l Water has built up inside the headlight. n LED light bulbs The side turn signal light stop lights, high mounted stoplight and tail lights consist of a number of LEDs. Although your vehicle is designed to conform to local laws (SAE) even if one LED in a stop light, high mounted stoplight or tail light burn out, if any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer to have the light replaced. n Discharge headlights 4 Maintenance and care The headlights may turn off or may not turn on for a short time. If they turn on after a short period of time, this does not indicate a malfunction. CAUTION n Replacing light bulbs l Turn off the headlight. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after turn- ing off the headlight. The bulb becomes very hot and may cause burns. l Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb. Hold the bulb by the plastic or metal portion. If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack. l Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric circuits or component parts. Doing so may result in serious injury due to electric shock. 273