2016 LEXUS LS460L coolant reservoir

5396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
2WD models
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
Battery ( P. 549)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 544)
Air cleaners ( P. 554)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 545)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 553)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 549)
Radiator ( P. 549)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 547)
Fuse boxes ( P. 579)
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5406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
AWD models
Battery (P. 549)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 544)
Air cleaners ( P. 554)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 545)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 553)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 549)
Radiator ( P. 549)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 547)
Fuse boxes ( P. 579)
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5476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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. 641)
Engine coolant
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5486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■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 engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in
the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap. ( P. 644)
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection
and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

6427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
( P. 541)
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
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6447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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 serious 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.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap
while the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.