2018 Lexus LC500 radiator cap

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LC500
Fuse box ( P.350)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.319)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.322)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.320)
Washer fluid tank ( P.324)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.323)
Radiator ( P.323)
For right-hand drive vehicles:
The fuse box is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Components
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
LC500h
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.319)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.323)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.320)
Fuse boxes ( P.350)
Washer fluid tank ( P.324)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P.322)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P.323)
Radiator ( P.323)
For right-hand drive vehicles:
One of the fuse boxes is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
■12-volt battery
 P.325
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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Checking and adding the engine
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■Power control unit coolant reser-
voir (LC500h)
Reservoir cap
“F”/“FULL” line
“L”/“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “L”/“LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “F”/“FULL” line.
( P.403)
■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 mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any autho- rized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, test the
cap and check for leaks in the cooling sys- tem.
Check the radiator and condenser and
clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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B
C
WARNING
■When the engine is hot
LC500: Do not remove the engine cool- ant reservoir cap or the coolant inlet cap. ( P.402)
The cooling system may be under pres- sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such
as burns.
LC500h: Do not remove the
engine/power control unit coolant reser- voir caps or the coolant inlet cap. ( P.406)
The cooling system may be under pres- sure 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 pre- vent it from damaging parts or paint.
Checking the radiator and con-
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Coolant inlet cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
6 Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it
is difficult to check these, turn the air con- ditioning system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■When adding coolant
Add coolant in accordance with the follow- ing procedure.
1 Remove the service cover.
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2 Remove the engine cover.
3 Remove the caps and .
4 Add coolant through the inlet of the cap
up to the “F” line , and then
replace the cap .
5 Add coolant through the inlet of the cap
until it is full, and then replace the
cap .
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AC
A
B
B
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 hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fan and belts. Failure to do so may
cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
●While the engine and radiator are hot, do not loosen or remove the coolant
inlet cap or coolant reservoir cap. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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 sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone or
“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown on the multi-information
display
1 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the hybrid system.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3 After the hybrid system has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the hoses
and cooling system for leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact any authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Coolant inlet cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
(LC500h)
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The engine coolant temperature
gauge ( P.88) enters the red
zone or a loss of hybrid system
power is experienced. (For exam-
ple, 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.
Correction procedures
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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 hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine com-
partment may be very hot.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “READY” indicator is off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or the cooling fan may suddenly
operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotat-ing parts such as the fan, which may
lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap or
coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid system and radiator are hot.High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid sys- tem has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.

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Alphabetical index
O
Odometer ......................................................... 88
Oil
Differential oil ................................................ 418
Engine oil .........................................................413
Opener
Fuel filler door............................................... 201
Hood ..................................................................316
Trunk ................................................................. 120
Outside door handle lights ....................... 291
Outside rear view mirrors ......................... 147
Adjustment...................................................... 147
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................248
Folding ............................................................. 148
Linked mirror function when reversing
.......................................................................... 148
Mirror position memory.......................... 140
Outside rear view mirror defoggers 281
Outside temperature display ............88, 90
Overheating...................................... 400, 403
P
Paddle shift switches...... 177, 178, 183, 184
Parking assist sensors ................................243
Parking brake ................................................. 187
Indicator.......................................................... 372
Operation ........................................................187
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
.......................................................................... 188
Warning message...................................... 188
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..................... 210
Function ........................................................... 210
PCS OFF switch .......................................... 212
Warning light ...............................................370
Warning message..................................... 379
Personal lights ................................................ 291
Pollen removal mode ................................ 285
Pop-up display ................................................ 90
Pop Up Hood ...................................................43
Power control unit ..........................................65
Power control unit coolant.......................322
Capacity .......................................................... 416
Checking........................................................ 322
Preparing and checking before winter
..........................................................................269
Power outlet ................................................... 297
Power steering (Electric power steering
system) ..........................................................262
Warning light ...............................................370
Warning message .....................................379
Power switch (engine switch) ........ 163, 167
Auto power off function.................166, 170
Changing the power switch (engine
switch) modes .................................165, 170
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 360
Starting the hybrid system (engine) 163,
167
Power windows..............................................150
Door lock linked window operation ... 151
Jam protection function ............................. 151
Operation ....................................................... 150
Window lock switch.................................. 152
Pre-Collision System (PCS)..................... 210
Function ........................................................... 210
PCS OFF switch ..........................................212
Warning light ...............................................370
R
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed range) .............226
Radiator............................................................323
Rear turn signal lights ..................................186
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 355
Turn signal lever .......................................... 186
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror ............................. 146
Outside rear view mirrors.......................147
Rear window defogger ............................... 281