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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn 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 suff iciently, inspect 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 following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 92) enters the
red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on the res-
ervoir.Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check that the air
conditioning condenser cooling fans op erate 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.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cool ed 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.

623Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode.................................. 212
Air cleaner .............................................475
Compartment...................................... 477
Engine switch .......................................... 211
Exhaust gas precautions ................... 73
Hood ........................................................ 476
How to start the engine ..................... 211
Identification number ...................... 565
If the engine will not start............... 549
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ........... 515
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..................................................... 211
Overheating .........................................557
Engine compartment cover ............. 478
Engine coolant....................................... 482 Capacity ................................................ 568
Checking................................................482
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................ 92
Engine immobilizer system ................. 80
Engine oil ................................................. 479 Capacity ................................................ 566
Checking................................................ 479
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 389 Engine switch (ignition switch) ...........211
Engine switch light
(ignition switch light)........................ 425
Event data recorder (EDR)................... 10
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 73
First-aid kit holder ................................ 436
Flat tire .......................................................537
Floor mats....................................................26
Fluid Automatic transmission ..................569
Brake........................................................ 570
Steering .................................................. 570
Washer ...................................................489
Fog lights...................................................236 Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ...................................................... 236
Footwell lights .........................................425
Four-wheel AHC (Active Height Control Suspension) ....................... 302 Easy access mode ............................304
Disabling the height control .........305
Selecting vehicle height.................. 302
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ...........................................311
Four-wheel drive control switch .................................................... 310
Warning light ....................................... 527
Front automatic air conditioning system .....................................................407
Front doors .................................................121
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.