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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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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. ( oP. 3 74 )
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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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.
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.
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Alphabetical index
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Parking assist sensors .......................... 165
Parking brake .......................................... 132
Parking lightsSwitch ........................................................145
Wattage.................................................. 495
PCS ..............................................................176
Personal lights Switch ....................................................... 310
Wattage.................................................. 495
Power outlet............................................323
Power steering fluid .............................. 381
Power windows ........................................68
Pre-collision system...............................176
Radar cruise control ............................. 155
Radiator ................................................... 380
Radio ...................................................................211
Radio data system ................................. 212
RDS ............................................................. 212
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs.......................... 417
Wattage.................................................. 495
Rear sunshade ....................................... 329
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs.......................... 417
Wattage.................................................. 495
Rear window de fogger....................... 207
Replacing
Electronic key battery......................404
Fuses ........................................................406
Light bulbs............................................... 417
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners .......................................... 522 Safety Connect ..................................... 346
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 59
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 60
Child restraint system installation ............................................105
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 358
Emergency Locking Retractor ..... 60
How to wear your seat belt ............ 58
How your child should wear the seat belt............................................ 61
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........................ 60
Reminder light....................................... 441
Seat belt extenders................................ 61
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 59
Seat heaters .................................324, 326
Seat position memory............................ 54
Seat ventilators ...................................... 326
Seating capacity..................................... 183
Seats
Adjustment ...............................................49
Adjustment precautions ....................49
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................105
Cleaning .................................................357
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 50
Front passenger seat position memory ..................................................54
Head restraint ........................................ 56
Properly sitting in the seat................ 83
Seat heaters ..........................................326
Ventilated seats...................................326
Service reminder indicators .............136P
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