2020 Lexus IS350 coolant temperature

5798-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 89) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
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.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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.
Check if “Engine Coolant Temp High St op in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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Engine (IS350 AWD/IS350/
IS300 AWD)Engine (IS300)
Intercooler (IS300)
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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.
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 foreig n matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
●IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD: Do notloosen the coolant inlet cap or coolant reser-
voir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
(The coolant inlet cap is located under the
engine cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.
●IS300: Do not loosen the coolant inlet cap,
coolant reservoir cap, or intercooler reser-
voir cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

645Alphabetical index
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
E-mail.........................................................380
Eco drive mode ..................................... 297
Eco Driving Indicator........................... 109
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Elapsed time .............................................. 112
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ....... 302Warning light .......................................526
Electronic key ........................................... 118 Battery-saving function .....................137
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................. 572
Replacing the battery ...................... 502
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ........................................532
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 572
If the engine will not start............... 570
If the vehicle battery is discharged .........................................575
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................................... 516
If the warning buzzer sounds................................................. 525
If the warning light turns on.......... 525
If you have a flat tire ......................... 559
If you think something is wrong...............................................523
If your vehicle becomes stuck ..................................................... 583
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................ 517
If your vehicle overheats ................579 Emergency flashers .............................. 514
Engine ....................................................... 589
ACCESSORY mode .......................187
Compartment ..................................... 473
Engine switch ....................................... 186
Hood........................................................ 470
How to start the engine................... 186
Identification number...................... 588
If the engine will not start ............... 570
Ignition switch (engine switch) .... 186
Overheating......................................... 579
Engine coolant .......................................478 Capacity................................................. 592
Checking ............................................... 478
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 89
Engine immobilizer system .................. 76
Engine oil ..................................................475 Capacity................................................ 590
Checking ............................................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter ....................................306
Engine oil maintenance data ............ 477
Engine switch ...........................................186
Enhanced VSC .......................................301
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ........ 302 Warning light ....................................... 526
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
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