2014 Lexus IS250 cooling

5328-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
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 radi-
ator cooling fans 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 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 any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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5338-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
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 seri-
ous injury.
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 additive.
●While the engine and radiator are hot, do not
loosen or remove the coolant reservoir cap
or radiator cap. (The radiator cap is located
under the engine cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
■Spark plug
Cooling system
Capacity 10.5 L (11.1 qt., 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Make DENSO FK20HBR11
Gap1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

570Alphabetical index
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Card key...................................................... 112
Care ............................................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels ............................. 405
Exterior....................................................404
Interior .................................................... 408
Seat belts............................................... 409
Cargo hooks ...........................................395
CD player ................................................. 319
Chains .......................................................289
Child restraint system ............................58
Baby seats, definition .......................... 59
Baby seats, installation .......................68
Child seats, definition.......................... 59
Child seats, installation.......................68
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.......................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts..........68
Installing CRS with top strap ...........72
Junior seats, definition ........................ 59
Junior seats, installation ..................... 70
Child safety................................................. 57
Airbag precautions .............................. 43
Battery precautions ............. 425, 530
Child restraint system.........................58
How your child should
wear the seat belt .............................. 38
Installing child restraints .................... 67Moon roof precautions .................... 173
Power window lock switch ............ 167
Power window precautions........... 169
Rear door child-protectors ............ 122
Removed electronic key
battery precautions....................... 444
Seat belt precautions.......................... 40
Seat heater precautions ................. 387
Trunk precautions .............................. 128
Child-protectors .................................... 122
Cleaning....................................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels.............................. 405
Exterior ................................................... 404
Interior.....................................................408
Seat belts ............................................... 409
Clock ......................................................... 398
Coat hooks.............................................. 402
Condenser ............................................. 422
Console box ........................................... 392
Cooling system ....................................... 421
Engine overheating ............................ 531
Cruise control
Cruise control ......................................225
Dynamic radar cruise control ......229
Cup holders ............................................ 393
Current fuel consumption ................... 101
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 41
Customizable features....................... 552
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