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Lexus RX L (2022 year). Manual in english - page 24

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Check the wattage of the light bulb to
be replaced. (

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P.590)

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P.130

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Front

Front turn signal light (vehicles with
single-beam headlights)

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs
by yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on
the bulb. As there is a danger that
components may be damaged, we
recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

Preparing for light bulb replace-
ment

Canceling the power back door
system

Bulb locations

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Rear

Back-up light (bulb type)
Rear turn signal light (bulb type)

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has
burnt out, have it replaced by any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.



Headlight



Front position lights and daytime
running lights



Front turn signal lights (vehicles
without single-beam headlights)



Front fog lights (if equipped)



Cornering lights (if equipped)



Side turn signal lights



Stop/tail lights



Back-up lights (LED type)



Rear turn signal light (LED type)



Rear fog lights



Rear side marker lights



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights



Outer foot lights

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LED Lights

The lights other than the front turn signal

lights (vehicles with single-beam head-

lights), rear turn signal lights (bulb type) and

back-up lights (bulb type) each consist of a

number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs has

burned out, take your vehicle to any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the

light replaced.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of

the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the

inside of the headlight lens does not indi-

cate a malfunction. Contact any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer for more informa-

tion in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the

inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

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When replacing light bulbs



P.507

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B

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Front turn signal lights (vehicles
with single-beam headlights)

Removing the engine compartment
cover.

Push the center of the clip.

Remove the clip.

For the right side only: Remove the
bolt, and move the washer fluid
inlet.

Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise and remove it.

Replacing light bulbs

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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 clock-
wise.

After installing the bulb base, wiggle it

lightly to make sure it is securely installed

and turn the lights on to visually check that

there is no light leaking from between the

bulb base and light unit.

For the right side only: Fix the
washer fluid inlet.

Align the tab position and install
washer fluid inlet.

Fasten the bolt.

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Install the engine compartment
cover.

Push up center portion

Insert

Press

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Rear turn signal lights (bulb type)

Open the back door and apply pro-
tective tape to the vehicle body
around the taillight.

Use masking tape, etc. Do not use duct

tape, as it may leave residue or damage the

paint when removed.

Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.

To prevent scratching the vehicle, wrap the

tip of the flathead screwdriver with a cloth,

etc.

Remove the 2 screws.

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Remove the taillight unit.

Attach 2 long pieces of masking
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
counterclockwise 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 clock-
wise.

After installing the bulb base, wiggle it

lightly to make sure it is securely installed

and turn on the rear turn signal lights to vis-

ually 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 unitto-

ward the front of the vehicle to install it.

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Install the 2 screws.

Install the cover.

Remove the protective tape.

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Back-up lights (bulb type)

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 screwdriver with a

cloth, etc.

Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise 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 clock-
wise.

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.

Install the cover.

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Align the tabs of the cover with the grooves

and install the cover.

WARNING

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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 component, possibly caus-

ing serious injury.

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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

unavoidable 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 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 headlights or cause

condensation to build up on the lens.

●

Do not attempt to repair or disassem-

ble the light bulbs, connectors, electric

circuits or component parts.

Doing so may result in death or serious

injury due to electric shock.

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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.

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When trouble

ises

When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ..................

518

If your vehicle has to be stopped in

an emergency...........................

518

If the vehicle is trapped in rising

water.............................................

519

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

.........................................................

521

If you think something is wrong

........................................................

525

Fuel pump shut off system .....

526

If a warning light turns on or a

warning buzzer sounds .......

527

If a warning message is displayed

........................................................

536

If you have a flat tire (vehicles

without a spare tire) ..............

540

If you have a flat tire (vehicles with

a spare tire)................................

551

If the engine will not start .......

567

If you lose your keys.................

568

If the fuel filler door cannot be

opened .......................................

569

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ....................

570

If the vehicle battery is discharged

........................................................

572

If your vehicle overheats........

577

If the vehicle becomes stuck

........................................................

579

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7-1. Essential information

7-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn
them off, press the switch once again.

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Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a

long time while the engine is not operat-

ing, the battery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

or in the event of a strong rear impact, the

emergency flashers will turn on automati-

cally.

The emergency flashers will turn off auto-

matically after operating for approxi-

mately 20 minutes. To manually turn the

emergency flashers off, press the switch

twice.

(The emergency flashers may not turn on

automatically depending on the force of

the impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly

as this will increase the effort required to

slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place by the road.

Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to
N

Keep depressing the brake pedal
with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.

To stop the engine, press and hold
the engine switch for 2 consecutive

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to
warn other drivers when the vehicle
has to be stopped on the road due
to a breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the
vehicle using the following proce-
dure:

Stopping the vehicle

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7-1. Essential information

When trouble

ises

seconds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by
the road.



Remove the seat belt first.



If the door can be opened, open the
door and exit the vehicle.



If the door can not be opened, open
the window using the power window
switch and exit the vehicle through
the window.



If the window can not be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside
of the vehicle equals the water pres-
sure outside of the vehicle, and then
open the door and exit the vehicle.

WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while

driving

Power assist for the brakes and steering

wheel will be lost, making the brake

pedal harder to depress and the steering

wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as

much as possible before turning off the

engine.

If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water

In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.

WARNING

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Using an emergency hammer

for

emergency escape

The rear side windows and rear window

of this vehicle can be shattered by an
emergency hammer

used for emer-

gency escape, however, since the wind-

shield and front side windows are

laminated glass they can not be shattered
by an emergency hammer

: Contact your Lexus dealer or

aftermarket accessory manufacturer
for further information about an emer-
gency hammer.

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7-1. Essential information

WARNING

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Escaping the vehicle from the window

There are cases where escaping the

vehicle from the window is not possible

due to seating position, passenger body

type, etc.

When using an emergency hammer,

consider your seat location and the size

of the window opening to ensure that the

opening is accessible and large enough

to escape.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ises

7-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend having your vehicle towed by
any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial
towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or flatbed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all
towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

2WD models: If towing your vehicle
with a wheel-lift type truck from the
front, the vehicle's rear wheels and
axles must be in good conditions.
(

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P.522, 521)

If they are damaged, use a towing
dolly or flatbed truck.

AWD models: If towing your vehi-
cle with a wheel-lift type truck, use
a towing dolly. (

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P.522, 521)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.Fail-

ure to do so may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

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When towing the vehicle



2WD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the

front wheels raised or with all four wheels

raised off the ground. If the vehicle is

towed with the front wheels contacting

the ground, the drivetrain and related

parts may be damaged.



AWD models

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all

four wheels raised off the ground. If the

vehicle is towed with the tires contacting

the ground, the drivetrain or related

parts may be damaged, the vehicle may

fly off the truck.

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While towing

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When towing using cables or chains,

avoid sudden starts, etc. which place

excessive stress on the towing eyelets,

cables or chains. The towing eyelets,

cables or chains may become dam-

aged, broken debris may hit people,

and cause serious damage.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a problem
with your transmission. Contact any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer or commercial towing service
before towing.



The engine is running but the vehi-
cle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.



From the front (2WD models)

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. (

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P.270)

WARNING

●

Do not turn the engine switch off.

There is a possibility that the steering

wheel is locked and cannot be oper-

ated.

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Installing towing eyelets to the vehi-

cle

Make sure that towing eyelets are

installed securely.If not securely installed,

towing eyelets may come loose during

towing.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing using a wheel-lift type

truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the rear

when the engine switch is off. The

steering lock mechanism is not strong

enough to hold the front wheels

straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure ade-

quate ground clearance for towing at

the opposite end of the raised vehicle.

Without adequate clearance, the vehi-

cle could be damaged while being

towed.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either

from the front or rear.

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To prevent damage to the vehicle dur-

ing emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the

suspension components.

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When towing a vehicle equipped with

a Stop & Start system (if equipped)

If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all

4 wheels on the ground, perform the fol-

lowing procedure before towing the

vehicle, in order to protect the system.

Turn the engine switch off and then start

the engine or turn the engine switch to

IGNITION ON mode.

Situations when it is necessary to
contact dealers before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ises



From the front (AWD models)

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

When using a flat-bed truck to trans-
port the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of
the flat-bed truck for the tire strapping
method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement
during transportation, set the parking
brake and turn the engine switch off.

If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using cables or chains
secured to the emergency towing eye-
lets. This should only be attempted on
hard surfaced roads for at most 80 km
(50 miles) at under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s
wheels, drive train, axles, steering and
brakes must be in good condition.

To have your vehicle towed by another
vehicle, the towing eyelet must be
installed to your vehicle. Install the tow-

NOTICE

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-

vent body damage.



2WD models



AWD models

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Emergency towing procedure

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

ing eyelet using the following proce-
dure.

Take out the towing eyelet.
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P.542, 552)

Remove the eyelet cover.



Except F SPORT models



F SPORT models

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut wrench
or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to
the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Enter the vehicle being towed and
start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine

switch to ON.

Shift the shift lever to N and release
the parking brake.

Turn automatic mode off. (



P.270)

When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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P.264

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While towing

If the engine is not running, the power assist

for the brakes and steering will not function,

making steering and braking more difficult.

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Wheel nut wrench

Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage

compartment. (



P.542, 552)

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