2016 LEXUS RX450H overheating

5747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U
■“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information displayStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core (radi-
ator) 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” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 97) enters the
red zone, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For example, the
vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” or
“Hybrid System Overheated Reduced Output Power” is shown on the
multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
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CoolantCapacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Cooling system ..................................... 479 Hybrid system overheating ..........574
Cornering lights .................................... 252
Cruise control Cruise control..................................... 335
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................... 311
Cup holders ............................................ 423
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 39
Customizable features ....................... 607
Customized mode ................................377 Daytime running light system.......... 253
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............409
Rear window........................................409
Windshield............................................409
Differential .............................................. 588
Dimension ............................................... 582
Dinghy towing ......................................... 231
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......................311
Energy monitor..................................... 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ...................306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)......... 297
Multi-information display.................102
Warning messages .......................... 543
Do-it-yourself maintenance............... 471
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system..............................139
Door lock................................................ 138
Outside rear view mirrors ............. 185
Power back door ................................ 142
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Side doors ...............................................136
Side windows ....................................... 189
Drive information ................................... 106
Drive-start control .................... 205, 242
Driver’s seat belt reminder light .... 538
Driver’s seat position memory.......... 174D

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EngineACCESSORY mode...................... 233
Compartment......................................475
Engine switch ....................................... 232
Hood ........................................................ 473
How to start the hybrid system .................................................. 232
Identification number ...................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ..........529
Ignition switch (power switch) .... 232
Overheating .........................................574
Power switch........................................ 232
Engine coolant Capacity ................................................ 587
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................................97
Engine oil Capacity ................................................ 585
Checking................................................ 476
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 390
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 478
Engine switch ......................................... 232
Enhanced VSC ...................................... 381
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ......... 381 Warning light .......................................537
EV drive mode....................................... 237
EV indicator ............................................... 78
Event data recorder (EDR) .................... 11 Flat tire ...................................................... 549
Floor mats................................................... 28
Fluid
Brake....................................................... 588
Transmission ....................................... 588
Washer ................................................... 482
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Switch ...................................................... 259
Front passenger footwell hooks.......................................................442
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................. 51
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ..................................... 538
Front seat heaters .................................. 415
Front seats ................................................. 164 Adjustment..............................................164
Cleaning................................................. 462
Correct driving posture .................... 30
Driving position memory................. 174
Head restraints ..................................... 179
Power easy access system ............. 174
Seat heaters ............................................415
Seat position memory ....................... 174
Front side marker lights Light switch............................................. 251
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Wattage ................................................ 590F

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Horn .............................................................. 181
HUD (Head-up display) ....................... 118
Humidity sensor ......................................413
Hybrid battery air vent ............................81
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location .................................................... 80
Specification ........................................ 585
Hybrid system ............................................76 Emergency shut off system............... 81
Energy monitor/consumption screen .......................124
EV drive mode.................................... 237
High voltage components .............. 80
Hybrid System Indicator .................100
Hybrid system precautions............. 80
Hybrid vehicle driving tips.............387
If the hybrid system will not start ......................................................... 561
Overheating .........................................574
Power (ignition) switch ................... 232
Regenerative braking ......................... 78
Starting the hybrid system ............. 232
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................................... 77
Hybrid System Indicator..................... 100
Hybrid transmission ............................ 239 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .................................. 563
Paddle shift switches ............. 240, 241
S mode ......................................................241 I/M test ......................................................470
Identification
Engine .....................................................583
Vehicle ....................................................583
Ignition switch (power switch) .........232
Illuminated entry system ................... 420
Immobilizer system ................................ 85
Indicators .....................................................92
Initialization Engine oil maintenance data ....... 478
Items to initialize ...................................619
Power back door ............................... 150
Tire pressure warning system ................................................. 488
Inside rear view mirror.........................183
Instrument panel light control .............99
Interior lights ............................................ 417 Switch ........................................................418
Wattage ................................................ 590
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 339
Jack Positioning a floor jack.................... 474
Vehicle-equipped jack .................. 550
Jack handle ............................................. 550
Jam protection function Electronic sunshade.......................... 198
Moon roof ...............................................194
Panoramic moon roof...................... 198
Power back door openerand closer ........................................... 150
Power windows................................... 190I
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Multi-information displayAWD Control display ...................... 107
Clock........................................................... 97
Drive information ................................ 106
Dynamic radar cruise control...... 323
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ....................... 311
Energy monitor .....................................124
G-force display....................................108
Language .................................................. 113
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................. 306
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ......... 297
Outside temperature .......................... 97
Settings ..................................................... 109
Suggestion function ............................. 116
Sway warning display ....................... 107
Warning messages...........................543
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ....................... 8 Odometer .................................................. 115
Oil
Engine oil .............................................. 585
Rear differential oil ........................... 588
Opener Fuel filler door...................................... 269
Hood........................................................ 473
Power back door ................................ 143
Outside rear view mirrors ..................185 Adjusting and folding ....................... 185
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ........... 363
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................187
Mirror position memory .................. 174
Outside rear view mirror defoggers...........................................409
Outside temperature display .............. 97
Overheating............................................574
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