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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, insp ect 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”
lines 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. 76) enters the
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.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditio ning system on to check that the radi-
ator cooling fans operate and to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or
hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow.
If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately an d contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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WARNING
■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 h ood, 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.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the cool ant reservoir cap while the engine and radi-
ator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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■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 foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)9-1. Specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
9.7 qt. (9.2 L, 8.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage at 68°F
(20° C):12.3 V or higher
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine and all
lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
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566Alphabetical index
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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 ...........................438, 509
Child restraint system ...........................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................31
Installing child restraints.....................55
Moon roof precautions.....................137
Power window lock switch .............. 131
Power window precautions .......... 133
Rear door child-protectors .............98
Removed electronic key battery precautions.............. 458
Seat belt extender precautions ........................................... 33
Seat belt precautions .......................... 33
Seat heater precautions..................375
Trunk precautions............................... 104 Child-protectors ..................................... 98
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................ 413
Exterior ..................................................... 412
Interior .......................................................415
Seat belts..................................................416
Clock......................................................... 387
Coat hooks ............................................. 392
Condenser.............................................. 435
Console box .............................................381
Console box light ...................................381
Consumption screen ............................. 86
Cooling system Engine overheating ........................... 510
Cruise control Cruise control ....................................... 219
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 207
Cup holders............................................ 382
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 35
Customizable features ...................... 538
Daytime running light system............ 166
Defogger Front windshield................................. 370
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 370
Rear window........................................ 370
Dimension ................................................. 516
Dinghy towing ......................................... 153
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 207
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .................... 198
Multi-information display..................80
Trip information ..................................... 87
Warning message............................ 488
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