2009 Lexus IS250 radiator cap

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)
Engine compartment
IS350
Battery (
P. 321)
Engine oil level dipstick (
P. 313)
Engine oil filler cap (
P. 313)
Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 319)
Fuse boxes (
P. 3 4 7 )Washer fluid tank
(
P. 324)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (
P. 319)
Radiator (
P. 319)
Engine coolant reservoir (
P. 317)

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Maintenance and care
08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)
IS250
Battery (
P. 321)
Engine oil level dipstick (
P. 313)
Engine oil filler cap (
P. 313)
Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 319)
Fuse boxes (
P. 3 4 7 )Washer fluid tank
(
P. 324)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (
P. 319)
Radiator (
P. 319)
Engine coolant reservoir (
P. 317)

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08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)
■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 [-35C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Enabled: -44
F [-42C])
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)
■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
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●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.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (

P. 4 3 5 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
08_IS350/250_U_(L/O_0808)
Parking assist sensors ..........................180
Parking brake .......................................... 140
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 363
Switch ....................................................... 156
Wattage.................................................. 445
PCS ............................................................. 192
Personal lights
Switch ...................................................... 249
Power outlet............................................265
Power windows ........................................ 69
Pre-collision system.............................. 192
Radar cruise control ............................. 170
Radiator ..................................................... 319
Radio .......................................................... 222
RDS ............................................................ 223
Rear sunshade ....................................... 273
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 363
Wattage.................................................. 445
Rear view mirror
Compass ............................................... 287
Rear window defogger........................ 218
Replacing
Electronic key battery...................... 345
Fuses ........................................................ 347
Light bulbs............................................. 363
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..........................................470 Scuff lighting ............................................247
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 57
Automatic locking retractor ........... 58
Child restraint system
installation ............................................ 104
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 296
Emergency locking retractor......... 58
How to wear your seat belt ............ 56
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................................... 59
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 58
Reminder light..................................... 385
Seat belt extenders.............................. 59
Seat belt pretensioners ......................57
Seat heaters .................................266, 269
Seat position memory............................ 52
Seat ventilators ...................................... 269
Seating capacity......................................199
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................46
Adjustment precautions .................... 47
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................ 104
Cleaning ................................................ 295
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 48
Front passenger seat position memory ..................................................52
Head restraint .........................................54
Properly sitting in the seat.................82
Seat heaters ............................. 266, 269
Ventilated seats.................................. 269
Service reminder indicators ............ 148
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