2014 Lexus IS F engine overheat

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 460
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 461
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 467
Fuel pump shut off system ..................................... 468 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................. 469
If a warning message is displayed................................. 479
If you have a flat tire............... 493
If the engine will not start ......................................... 502
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 503
If you lose your keys .............. 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................ 508
If your vehicle overheats ....... 511
If the vehicle becomes stuck......................................... 514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................. 515

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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.
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
any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
→P. 4 0 4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The display on the engine coolant temperature gauge flashes 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 belt while the engine is running.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir 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 neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 5 2 3 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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BrakeFluid .............................................................. 411
Parking brake ........................................ 152
Brake assist ............................................... 201
Care
Exterior ................................................... 384
Interior.....................................................388
Seat belts ............................................... 389
Cargo capacity ....................................... 214
Cargo hooks ...........................................362
CD changer* ..........................................245
CD player* ..............................................245
Chains......................................................... 218
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition.....................113
Booster seats, installation ..................119
Convertible seats, definition ............113
Convertible seats, installation .........119
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...................... 108
Infant seats, definition ..........................113
Infant seats, installation........................119
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .......................................... 118
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........119
Installing CRS with top straps ....... 123
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............................103
Battery precautions................. 415, 510
Child restraint system .........................113
Child-protectors.................................... 47
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 68 Installing child restraints..................... 117
Moon roof precautions......................84
Power window lock switch .............. 78
Power window precautions ........... 80
Removed electronic key battery
precautions........................................ 437
Seat belt comfort guide .....................66
Seat belt extender precautions...... 70
Seat belt precautions ..........................69
Seat heater precautions................. 355
Trunk precautions................................. 53
Child-protectors ...................................... 47
Cigarette lighter....................................352
Cleaning
Exterior................................................... 384
Interior .................................................... 388
Seat belts ............................................... 389
Clock ......................................................... 347
Coat hooks ..............................................359
Compass .................................................. 372
Condenser ................................................. 411
Console box ...........................................340
Cooling system Engine overheating.............................. 511
Cornering assist sensors .................... 195
Cruise control Cruise control........................................ 177
Dynamic radar cruise control......... 181
Cup holders ............................................ 342
Curtain shield airbags............................ 96
Customizable features .......................544
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Daytime running light system ........... 168
Defogger*Rear window........................................ 232
Side mirrors .......................................... 232
Dimension ................................................. 518
Dinghy towing ......................................... 221
Display Dynamic radar crui se control ........ 181
Satellite switch mode .......................348
Trip information .................................... 162
Warning message............................. 479
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 397
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 334
Wattage..................................................528
Door pockets..........................................344
Doors Door lock.................................32, 43, 46
Door windows ....................................... 78
Side mirrors ............................................. 76
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 472
Driving Correct posture .................................... 94
Procedures .............................................128
Driving position memory ...................... 56
Electric power steering ....................... 201
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 505
Emergency flashers Switch ......................................................460
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 479 If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If the engine will not start ............... 502
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery .................................................508
If the warning buzzer sounds...... 469
If the warning light turns on.......... 469
If you have a flat tire ........................ 493
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................467
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 514
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...........515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats....................511
Engine
ACCESSORY mode....................... 138
Compartment ..................................... 403
Engine switch ........................................ 138
Hood ....................................................... 400
How to start the engine ................... 138
Identification number ........................ 519
If the engine will not start ............... 502
Ignition switch ....................................... 138
Overheating ............................................511
Engine compartment cover ............. 404
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 523
Checking............................................... 409
Preparing and checking
before winter...................................... 218D
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ......... 397
General maintenance ..................... 393
Maintenance data .............................. 518
Maintenance requirements ............ 391
Meter
Instrument panel light control .......156
Meters ....................................................... 154
Micro dust and pollen filter*............ 228
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ....................... 74
Side mirror heater ..............................232
Side mirrors..............................................76
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 346
Moon roof ....................................................81
MP3 disc* ................................................252
Multi-information display..................... 161
Noise from under vehicle ...................... 19
Odometer ................................................. 154
Oil Engine oil ...............................................406
“OIL MAINT REQD”
message reset .................................... 392
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 85
Hood .......................................................400
Trunk ............................................................. 51
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 334
Wattage ................................................. 528 Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding.......................... 76
Mirror position memory ....................56
Outside temperature display ........... 162
Overhead console ................................ 341
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ..............334
Wattage ................................................. 528
Overheating, Engine.............................. 511
Parking assist sensors*........................ 195
Parking brake .......................................... 152
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ........................454
Switch........................................................ 166
Wattage ................................................. 528
PCS ............................................................ 207
Personal lights Switch.......................................................336
Power outlet............................................353
Power windows ........................................ 78
Pre-collision system............................. 207M
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 9 3If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 0 2If the engine will not start
P. 8 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 0 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 5 0 3If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The display on the engine cool-
ant temperature gauge flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 1 1If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 0 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 6Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 4If the vehicle becomes stuck