2011 Lexus CT200h coolant

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Maintenance and care
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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.

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Radiator and condenser
Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
CAUTION
When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious
injuries, such as burns.
When the electric cooling fans are operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
The electric cooling fans may keep rotating for about 3 minutes even after
the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. Be sure the “POWER” switch is off when working near the
electric cooling fans or radiator grille.

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Replacing light bulbs
Headlight low beams (halogen headlights)
For the right side only: Remove
the securing clips and unclip
the engine coolant reservoir
hose. Then lift up the air
cleaner inlet duct.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)Headlight high beams (LED headlights)
For the right side only: Remove the securing clips and
unclip the engine coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air
cleaner inlet duct. (P. 536)
Turn the cover counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pulling the lock release.
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CT200h_EE (OM76041E)Front turn signal lights (halogen headlights)
For the right side only: Remove the securing clips and
unclip the engine coolant reservoir hose. Then lift up the air
cleaner inlet duct. (P. 536)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
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5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
CT200h_EE (OM76041E)
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon
as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes
on.
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
Operational symptoms
Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
Vehicle p lls hea il to one side hen dri ing on a le el

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
High coolant temperature warning light
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the
engine coolant temperature increases

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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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