2010 Lexus HS250h radiator

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Power control unit coolant reservoirReservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (P. 5 5 2 )
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a s
imilar 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. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% d
eionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiators, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir
ca
ps, drain cock and water pump. 
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in
the coo
ling systems.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. 
If either of the above parts is extremely dir
ty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps. 
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 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 from damaging parts or paint.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiators or condense r as they may be hot and cause burns.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 compartm ent may be very hot, causing serious
injuries such as burns.
●Check that the indicator on the “POWER ” switch and the READY indicator are
off.
●For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline engine auto-
matically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to operate. Do not touch
or approach the rotating parts of the belt or fans. Doing so may lead to fingers,
clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radiator are
hot. 
Serious injuries, such as burns, may resu lt from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power control
unit coolant. 
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too
quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

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Alphabetical index
Outer foot lightsOuter foot lights................................. 360
Wattage ................................................. 556
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Driving position memory ................. 68
Mirror position memory ................... 68
Outside temperature display ............ 169
Overhead console .............................. 370
Overheating, Engine ............................ 541
Overheating, Hybrid system............. 541
Parking brake .......................................... 163
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................183
Wattage ................................................. 556
PCS.............................................................232
Personal lights Personal lights ....................................... 361
Switch ........................................................ 361
Wattage ................................................. 556
Power outlet ............................................374
Power switch............................................ 147
Power windows........................................ 86
Pre-collision system .............................232 Radar cruise control ............................205
Radiator ....................................................430
Radio ......................................................... 265
Radio data system ................................ 267
RDS ............................................................ 267
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Wattage ................................................. 556
Rear sunshade ....................................... 378
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................470
Wattage ................................................. 556
Rear view mirror Compass................................................. 391
Rear window defogger ......................260
Replacing Electronic key battery ......................453
Fuses........................................................ 455
Light bulbs ............................................ 469
Tires ........................................................... 521
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ......................................... 586
Safety connect .......................................395
Scuff lighting ...........................................360
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