2014 Lexus ES300h radiator cap

681
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Gasoline vehicles (2GR-FE engine)
Washer fluid tank (P. 6 9 7 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 686)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 684)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 689) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 6 9 2 )
Fuse box ( P. 7 2 1 )
12-volt battery ( P. 693)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 6 9 1 )
Radiator ( P. 6 9 1 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

682
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hybrid vehicles (2AR-FXE engine)
■12-volt battery (hybrid vehicles)
P. 6 9 8
Washer fluid tank ( P. 6 9 7 )
Fuse boxes ( P. 721)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 689)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 684)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 686) Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 689)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 6 9 2 )
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( P. 6 9 1 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 6 9 1 )
Engine coolant radiator ( P. 6 9 1 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

690
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in
the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control un it coolant reservoir cap or 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 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.

8227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
line on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that
the radiator cooling fa ns operate and to check for coolant leaks from
the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after
a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, tu rn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
7
When trouble arises
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.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans
and belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting
in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and
radiator are hot. High temperatur e steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool
coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additives.

8257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
7
When trouble arises
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” line on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fa ns operate and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately
after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning sys-
tem on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing tempera-
tures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
7
When trouble arises
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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 indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly oper ate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fin-
gers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid sys-
tem and radiator are hot. High temper ature steam or coolant could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid syst em has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause da mage 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.).
●Do not use any coolant additives.
6

908Alphabetical index
ES350_300h_OM_OM33A60U_(U)
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) .................. 275
Parking brake Operation .............................................. 226
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ............................... 776
Parking brake engaged warning message ........................... 776
Parking lights Light switch ...........................................228
Replacing light bulbs ........................745
Welcome light illumination control ......................... 125
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Function ................................................... 310
PCS OFF switch ................................... 311
Warning light .........................................761
Warning message ........................ 771, 779, 784
Personal lights..........................................612
Power control unit ...................................76
Power control unit coolant Capacity ................................................ 839
Checking............................................... 689
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 330
Radiator ................................................... 691
Power easy access system .................156
Power outlets ......................................... 624
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................................ 303 Warning light .........................................761
Warning message ............................. 772
“Power” switch.......................................208 Power trunk opener and closer ....... 147
Power windows
Door lock linked window operation ........................... 176
Jam protection function.................... 175
Operation................................................ 174
Window lock switch .......................... 174
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................................... 310
PCS OFF switch ....................................311
Warning light ......................................... 761
Warning message........................ 771, 779, 784
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control).........................252
Radiator...................................................... 691
Radio
*.......................................... 385, 503
RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Systems)
*..................... 388, 506
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert).......................................... 317
Rear personal lights .............................. 612
Rear side marker lights Light switch........................................... 228
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 745
Welcome light illumination control .......................... 125
Rear door sunshades............................ 631
Rear sunshade Operation................................................631
Reverse operation feature ............ 632
P
R