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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high coolant temperature warning light goes
off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
The high coolant temperature warning light comes on or
flashes:
The engine may be overheating.
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-
information display:
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-
information display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” message
disappears and then stop the hybrid system.
If the message does not disappear, call any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed: P.
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