2007 Lexus GS450h cooling

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1FR WIP30Windshield wipers
2RR-IG7. 5RR-IG1
3LH-IG10
Emergency flashers, seat belt preten-
sioners, headlight cleaners, exhaust
system, rear window defogger, elec-
tric cooling fans, front left door con-
trol system, rear left door control
system
4H-LP LVL7. 5Adaptive front lighting system
5A/C W/P7. 5Air conditioning system
6RAD No.310Audio system
7FR DOOR LH20Front left door control system
8RR DOOR LH20Rear left door control system
9FR S/HTR LH15Seat heaters, seat heaters and venti-
lators
10ECU-IG LH10
VGRS, EPS, electronically con-
trolled brake system, yaw rate & G
sensor, dynamic radar cruise control
system, rear view monitor system,
moon roof

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
Hybrid vehicles cannot be push-started.
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
■Electric motor (traction motor) and inverter
If the message “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is displayed on the
multi-information display.
■ Gasoline engine
If the needle of the engine co olant temperature gauge enters the
red zone, the gasoline engine has probably overheated.
Observe the following steps:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: 
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 370)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: 
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fan is not operating: 
Stop the hybrid system immed iately and call your local
Lexus dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
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6-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline engine
Inverter9.8 qt. (9.3 L, 8.1 lmp.qt.)
3.0 qt. (2.9 L, 2.5 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO 
NGKFK20HBR11 
ILFR6D11T
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Alphabetical index
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .......................................... 89
Installing CRS with seatbelts .......... 85
Installing CRS with top straps ........ 90
Child safety Airbag precautions .............................. 72
Child restraint system ........................ 82
Child-protectors....................................26
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ............................................43
Installing child restraints .................... 85
Moon roof ................................................ 54
Power window lock switch ............. 50
Power window precautions.............. 51
Removed electronic key battery 
precautions ....................................... 402
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 41
Seat belt precautions...........................44
Seat heater precautions .........319, 321
Trunk............................................................32
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 317
Cleaning Exterior ................................................... 352
Interior..................................................... 354
Seat belts ............................................... 355
Clock........................................................... 314
Coin holder ............................................ 309
Compass ................................................. 334
Condenser............................................... 377
Console box........................................... 307
Cooling system Engine overheating ..........................480 Cruise control
Cruise control........................................129
Dynamic radar cruise control........132
Cup holders ............................................. 310
Curtain shield airbags............................ 66
Customizable features ........................ 510
Daytime running light system ........... 123
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 199
Side mirror.............................................. 199
Dimension................................................486
Dinghy towing ......................................... 182
Display Energy flow ................................................. 6
Multi-information display .................. 119
Touch screen ........................................ 184
Trip information ................................... 120
Warning message ............................. 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............363
Door courtesy lights ............................304
Door pocket............................................... 311
Doors Door lock .................................................. 25
Rear door child protector ................ 26
Driver's seat belt reminder light .....440
Driving Correct posture..................................... 64
Procedures ..............................................96
DVD player/changer.......................... 232
Electronic key Replacing battery................................ 401
When the electronic key battery 
is discharged..................................... 474
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