2007 Lexus IS250 radiator cap

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
IS350
Battery (P. 2 7 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 2 7 2 )
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 2 7 2 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 2 7 8 )
Fuse boxes (P. 304)Washer fluid tank
(P. 2 8 2 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 2 7 8 )
Radiator (P. 2 7 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 2 76 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS250
Battery (P. 2 7 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 2 7 2 )
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 2 7 2 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 2 7 8)
Fuse boxes (P. 304)
Washer fluid tank
(P. 2 8 2 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 2 7 8 )
Radiator (P. 2 7 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 2 76 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer pressure test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■Coolant selection
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Enabled: -31F [-35C])
Canada: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water. (Enabled: -44F [-42C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing burns or other injuries.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection
and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it damaging parts or paint.

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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 inspecting 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 down 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 8 5 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Switch ........................................................ 122
Wattage ................................................. 394
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................ 154
Personal lights
Switch .......................................................... 211
Micro dust and pollen removal
mode ........................................................ 174
Power outlet ............................................ 227
Power windows.........................................45
Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 154
Radar cruise control ............................. 133
Radiator.....................................................278
Radio................................................................ 182
RDS (Radio data system)....................183
Rear sunshade....................................... 233
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 319
Wattage ................................................. 394
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 246
Rear window defogger ........................ 178
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 302
Fuses ........................................................ 304
Light bulbs .............................................. 319
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................................... 414
Scuff lighting........................................... 209
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 35
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) ...................................................... 36Child restraint system
installation............................................. 80
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .....................................255
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) ....................................................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ............. 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................................... 37
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ......................... 36
Reminder light ...................................... 341
Seat belt extenders .............................. 37
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 35
Seat heaters ................................ 228, 230
Seat position memory ............................. 31
Seat ventilators ......................................230
Seating capacity ..................................... 160
Seats
Child seats/child restraint
system installation............................. 80
Cleaning ................................................. 254
Driving position memory .................. 28
Front passenger seat position
memory .................................................... 31
Head restraint ......................................... 33
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 59
Seat adjustment ..................................... 26
Seat adjustment precautions........... 27
Seat heaters ............................. 228, 230
Ventilated seats ..................................230
Service reminder indicators ...............115
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ..................... 101
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 367
Manual transmission ......................... 105
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