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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS350/250_U
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
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. ( →P. 388)
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fans are 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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
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 fans 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.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (→P. 5 1 5 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
Parking assist sensors .......................... 179
Parking brake .......................................... 148
Parking lightsReplacing light bulbs........................ 439
Switch ....................................................... 165
Wattage.................................................. 524
Personal lights Switch ........................................................ 317
Power outlet............................................334
Power windows ........................................ 75
Radiator ....................................................394
Radio ........................................................... 219
RDS ............................................................. 221
Rear sunshade ....................................... 342
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs........................ 439
Wattage.................................................. 524
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................................356
Rear window defogger........................ 214
Replacing Electronic key battery........................ 421
Fuses ........................................................ 423
Light bulbs............................................. 439
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 548 Safety Connect ..................................... 360
Scuff lights................................................. 315
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 61
Automatic locking retractor ............62
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 113
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ..................................... 372
Emergency locking retractor.......... 62
How to wear your seat belt ............ 60
How your child should wear
the seat belt...........................................63
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ......................... 62
Reminder light..................................... 463
Seat belt extenders...............................63
Seat belt pretensioners ....................... 61
Seat heaters ................................ 335, 338
Seat ventilators ......................................338
Seating capacity......................................194
Seats Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ....................52
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............................. 113
Cleaning .................................................. 371
Driver’s seat position memory .......53
Head restraint .........................................57
Properly sitting in the seat.................. 91
Seat heaters ............................. 335, 338
Ventilated seats.................................. 338
Service reminder indicators .............157P
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