2011 Lexus ES350 radiator cap

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Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir(→P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→P. 383)
Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 388)
Battery ( →P. 391)Fuse box ( →P. 4 1 3 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 388)
Radiator ( →P. 388)
Washer fluid tank (→P. 393)
Engine coolant reservoir (→P. 386)

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■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer pressure test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.USA: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31 °F [-35 °C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water. (Enabled: -44 °F [-42 °C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water not straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and anti freeze 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 damage to parts or paint.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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
ES350_U
Radar cruise control .............................158
Radiator.................................................... 388
Radio................................................................ 219
Radio data system................................ 220
RDS............................................................ 220
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage .................................................. 501
Rear sunshade....................................... 335
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................424
Wattage .................................................. 501
Rear window defogger ........................ 215
Replacing Electronic key battery .........................411
Fuses .......................................................... 413
Light bulbs .............................................424
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 528 Safety Connect......................................353
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ....................... 58
Automatic Locking Retractor.........59
Child restraint system installation............................................ 106
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts .................................... 366
Emergency Locking Retractor ......59
How to wear your seat belt ............. 57
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................................60
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .........................59
Reminder light ..................................... 447
Seat belt extenders ..............................60
Seat belt pretensioners ..................... 58
Seat heaters ................................ 330, 332
Seat position memory ............................ 53
Seat ventilators ...................................... 332
Seating capacity ..................................... 190RS