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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Radiator and condenserCheck the radiator and condenser and clear any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
■ Adding fluid
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser, as they may be hot and you may be burned.
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
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 engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 312)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
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When trouble arises
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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
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
steam has subsided. The engine compartm ent 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 resu lt 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
Parking assist sensors ..........................180
Parking brake .......................................... 140
Parking lightsReplacing 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 ............ 148P
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