2014 LEXUS RX270 coolant reservoir

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/270_EE
Engine compartment
RX270
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 4 74 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 7 2 )
Battery (→P. 4 7 9 )
Fuse box (→P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 477)
Condenser (→P. 4 7 8 )
Radiator (→P. 4 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (→P. 4 8 2 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
RX350
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 4 74 )
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 7 2 )
Battery (→P. 4 7 9 )
Fuse box (→P. 504)Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 477)
Condenser (→P. 4 7 8 )
Radiator (→P. 4 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (→P. 4 8 2 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
Engine coolant
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 9 8 )
■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.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/270_EE
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
“Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●“ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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