2006 Lexus IS250 overheating

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off.
Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or press the accelerator
pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to abnormal engine overheating.
Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust fumes may
enter the vehicle and cause gas poisoning.
■When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require making.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than
usual. Braking distance may also increase.
●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the pedal uses up your reserved brake fluid pressure.
●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuc k or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in
sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the
vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
The yellow indicator value is dis-
played to indicate that engine
speed has been set.
■Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range: Approximately 30 to 100 mph (approximately 50 to 160 km/h)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.
■Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpms is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check the engine after it
has cooled completely. (P. 3 6 5 )

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2-4. Using other driving systems
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when
there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel
may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or
stop the vehicle and turn the engine OFF. The system should return to normal within
10 minutes.
CAUTION
Any of the following conditions may result in an accident which could cause death or
serious injury:
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating will exceed that of normal condi-
tions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping dist ance. Always main-
tain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
●When driving with tire chains
●When driving over bumps in the road
●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be ac hievable while driving on slippery road
surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■If hill-start assist control does not operate effectively
(vehicles with an automatic transmission)
The hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads
covered in ice.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat heater on
to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs,
cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the
seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects
(needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled do wn before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 3 74 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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Alphabetical index
DoorsDoor glasses ............................................. 41
Door lock.................................................... 15
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 331
Driving Correct posture .................................... 55
Procedures .............................................. 82
Driving position memory ...................... 24
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 139
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 357
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................. 362
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 329
If the warning light turns on .......... 329
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 334
If you have a flat tire .........................348
If you lose your keys.........................358
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 325
If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 318
If your vehicle overheats ................365
Engine Compartment ....................................... 261 Engine switch ......................................... 89
Hood ....................................................... 258
How to start the engine .................... 89
If the engine will not start ............... 356
Overheating ........................................ 365
Engine compartment cover ............. 263
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................374
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ................. 50
Engine oil Capacity .................................................373
Checking................................................264
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 267
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........139
Event data recorder ............................ 327
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 230
Floor mat .................................................. 229
Fluid Brake ........................................................270
Washer.................................................... 274
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
Foot well lighting.................................... 201
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
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