2014 Lexus IS250 radiator cap

4177-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)For right-hand drive vehicles:
The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side of the
engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (→P. 4 4 5 )
Battery (→P. 422)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 1 8 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 4 2 1 )
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 4 1 9 )Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k (→P. 4 2 6 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (→P. 422)
Radiator (→P. 422)1
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4217-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(→P. 5 3 1 )
■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% deionized 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 radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, 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 sys-
tem.
Engine coolant
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CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or radiator cap. (→P. 5 3 1 )
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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.

579Alphabetical index
IS250_EE(OM53C51E)
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ........................ 229
Radiator .................................................... 422
Radio ............................................................317
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert .............. 278
Rear fog light ........................................... 213
Replacing light bulb............................461
Switch ........................................................ 213
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights.................................... 478
Rear seat.................................................... 149
Fold down the seatback ...................149
Luggage security system.................126
Rear personal lights .............................390
Wattage................................................. 548
Rear sunshade ...................................... 400
Operation............................................. 400
Reverse operation feature ........... 400
Rear turn signal lights..........................203
Replacing light bulbs........................ 454
Turn signal lever .................................203
Wattage................................................. 548
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror....................... 161
Outside rear view mirrors...............163Rear view monitor system ................ 254
Rear window defogger ..................... 382
Refueling .................................................... 221
Capacity................................................. 540
Fuel types .............................................. 540
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened ..........................................223
Opening the fuel tank cap.............223
Remote Touch
*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................442
Fuses ........................................................ 445
Light bulbs ............................................ 449
Tires.......................................................... 496
Rev indicator ............................................102
Rev peak ....................................................102
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*: For vehicles with a navigation or multimedia system, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.