Description & Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting any repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
CAUTION:
When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
WARNING:
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulb:
- HID bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by it's plastic or metal case. Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
- When high voltage socket of discharge headlight is touched with the light control switch HEAD, high voltage of 20,000 volts is momentarily generated. This might lead to a serious accident.
- Never connect the tester to the high voltage socket of the discharge headlight for measurement, as this could lead to a serious accident because of high voltage.
- When performing operation related to the discharge headlight, to prevent electric shock in water or rain, make sure to do it with the light control switch OFF, battery terminal removed, connector of light control ECU disconnected.
- When performing operation related to the discharge, make sure to do it after assembly has been completed and never apply power without a bulb installed.