2013 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 711

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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CAUTION

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Replacing light bulbs

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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.

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Do 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.

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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 headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

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Discharge headlights (if equipped)

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Contact your Lexus dealer before replacing the discharge headlights (including

light bulbs).

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Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the headlights

are turned on.

An extremely high voltage of 25000 V will be discharged and could result in

death or serious injury by electric shock.

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Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors, power

supply circuits, or related components.

Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.

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To prevent damage or fire

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Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.