2013 Lexus IS300h radiator cap

4397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
12-volt battery
P. 447
Engine compartment
Power control unit coolant res-
ervoir (P. 444)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 440)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 444)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 441)Fuse box (P. 475)
Washer fluid tank (P. 446)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 446)
Power control unit coolant
radiator (P. 446)
Engine coolant radiator
(P. 446)1
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4457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiators, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir
caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for leaks
in the cooling system.
CAUTION
When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps or water
filler cap. (P. 558)
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 coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion pro-
tection 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.

5598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
CAUTION
When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
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.
After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indica-
tor is off.
When the hybrid system operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine
stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the belt and fan, which
may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting
caught, resulting in serious injury.
NOTICE
When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Add-
ing cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the
hybrid system.
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
When using coolant additives, use genuine Toyota products or equivalent.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps
or water filler cap while the hybrid sys-
tem and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

605Alphabetical index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ................249
Radiator .....................................446
Radio .........................................339
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert .......309
Rear fog light.............................233
Replacing light bulb .............493
Switch ...................................233
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ........................509
Rear seat ....................................166
Fold down the seatback ........166
Luggage security system ......145
Rear personal lights ...................412
Wattage .................................572
Rear sunshade............................422
Operation ..............................422
Reverse operation feature .....422
Rear turn signal lights ...............222
Replacing light bulbs ............486
Turn signal lever ...................222
Wattage .................................572Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ........ 178
Outside rear view mirrors .... 180
Rear view monitor system ........ 279
Rear window defogger ............ 404
Refueling .................................. 241
Capacity ............................... 564
Fuel types............................. 564
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened .......................... 243
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 243
Regenerative braking.................. 81
Remote Touch
*
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 472
Fuses .................................... 475
Light bulbs ........................... 479
Tires ..................................... 460
Rev indicator ............................ 118
Rev peak ................................... 118
Road accident cautions ............... 87
Run-flat tires ............................. 545
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the
“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.