2016 Lexus ES350 engine overheat

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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ..................468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .... 469
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 470
If you think something is wrong ................. 474
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 475
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ...... 476
If a warning message is displayed ................................ 482
If you have a flat tire...................485
If the engine will not start ........ 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 498
If the electronic key does not operate properly ..................... 499
If the battery is discharged ...... 501
If your vehicle overheats ........ 505
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................................ 508

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ES350_OM_OM33B64U_(U)8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and tu
rn 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 your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” line
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 74 ) e n t e r s t h e
red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
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Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ......................51
Booster seats, installation..................60
Convertible seats, definition ..............51
Convertible seats, installation ........ 58
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 44
Infant seats, definition ............................51
Infant seats, installation ...................... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .....................56
Installing CRS with seat belts ......... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap ...........................61
Child safety ................................................ 50 Airbag precautions .............................. 37
Battery precautions ........................... 434, 504
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.................... 135
Power window lock switch ............ 129
Power window precautions ............ 131
Rear door child-protectors .............96
Removed electronic key battery precautions...............452
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions.................. 373
Trunk precautions............................... 102 Child-protectors ......................................96
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ..............................409
Exterior .................................................. 408
Interior .........................................................411
Seat belts.................................................. 412
Clock......................................................... 385
Coat hooks ............................................. 390
Condenser................................................ 431
Console box ............................................379
Console box light ..................................379
Consumption screen ............................. 84
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 505
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
Cup holders............................................ 380
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 533
Daytime running light system............ 162
Defogger Front windshield.................................368
Outside rear view mirrors ............368
Rear window........................................368
Dimension ................................................. 512
Dinghy towing .........................................150
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .....205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .....................196
Multi-information display.................. 78
Trip information ..................................... 85
Warning message............................. 482
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Display Audio system ......................... 266Display settings ...................................282
Setup menu ........................................... 276
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............421
Door courtesy lights Location ..................................................375
Wattage ................................................. 520
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......................96
Door glasses ......................................... 129
Door lock ..................................................95
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 126
Rear door child-protector................96
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 115 Driving position memory .................. 116
Memory recall function...................... 117
Power easy access system .............. 115
Driving Break-in tips .......................................... 139
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving mode select switch ..........245
Procedures ............................................ 138
Winter drive tips ................................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................................. 205
Eco drive mode ..................................... 245
Eco Driving Indicator............................. 82
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10 Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function .................................................. 256
Warning light ........................................477
Electronic key ........................................... 90 Battery-saving function ................... 108
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 499
Replacing the battery ........................451
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 476
If a warning light turns on .............. 476
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 482
If the battery is discharged............. 501
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 499
If the engine will not start ............... 496
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............498
If you have a flat tire ..........................485
If you think something is wrong .............................................. 474
If your vehicle becomes stuck..................................................... 508
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.......... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ....................................... 470
If your vehicle overheats ............... 505
Emergency flashers ............................ 468
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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EngineAccessory mode................................. 152
Compartment......................................425
Engine switch .......................................... 151
Hood ........................................................ 423
How to start the engine ..................... 151
Identification number ........................ 513
If the engine will not start............... 496
Ignition switch (engine switch)....... 151
Overheating ........................................ 505
Engine compartment cover ............. 426
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................. 516
Checking............................................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................74
Engine immobilizer system ................. 65
Engine oil Capacity .................................................. 514
Checking................................................ 427
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 260
Enhanced VSC ..................................... 255
EPS (Electronic Po wer Steering)
Function ..................................................256
Warning light ....................................... 477
Event data recorder (EDR) ...................10 Flat tire ...................................................... 485
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid
Automatic transmission .................... 517
Brake.......................................................... 517
Washer ................................................... 435
Fog lights Switch ....................................................... 168
Footwell light ...........................................375
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................44
Front personal lights ............................376
Front seats Adjustment................................................114
Cleaning.....................................................411
Correct driving posture .................... 28
Driving position memory.................. 115
Head restraints ...................................... 119
Power easy access system .............. 115
Seat heaters .......................................... 374
Seat position memory ........................ 115
Seat ventilators.................................... 374
Front side marker lights Light switch.............................................. 161
Replacing light bulbs .........................461
Wattage .................................................520
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 459
Turn signal lever ...................................159
Wattage .................................................520F