2022 LEXUS RX350 coolant temperature

3917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
needle continually points higher
than normal
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when corner-
ing
 Strange noises related to the sus-
pension system
 Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
 Engine missing, stumbling or run-
ning roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking 
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
 Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy
feeling, pedal almost touches the
floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

3937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the followin g actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, bu t then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.426)

4057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
■If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is
displayed
The dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range system cannot be used
temporarily. Use the system when it
becomes available again.
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.202, 398)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Automatic High Beam
●RSA (Road Sign Assi st) (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If a message that indicates the malfunc-
tion of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended
until the problem shown in the message is
resolved. ( P.202, 393)
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range
■If “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed (if
equipped)
The fuel tank cap is no t properly installed.
Correctly install the fuel tank cap.
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-
played (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to
the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the message has been
reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.342)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all mainte nance is required to
correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly
unless the message has been reset.) Per-
form the necessary maintenance. Please
reset the message after the maintenance is
performed. ( P.342)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-
tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the main tenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is
displayed
Indicates that the engine oil should be
scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if neces-
sary. After changing th e engine oil, make
sure to reset the message. ( P.353)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-
played
Indicates that the engine oil should be
changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-
ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, make sure to reset the message.
( P.353)
■If a message that indicates the need for
visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed
The system or part shown on the
multi-information displa y is malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
■If a message that indicates the need for
referring to Owner’ s Manual is dis-
played
●“Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on
the multi-information display, follow the
instructions. ( P.426)
●“Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown
on the multi-informatio n display, the auto-
matic transmission fluid temperature may
be too high. Immediately stop the vehicle

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
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 engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator cap
5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge ( P.75)
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.
Correction procedures
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B
A
B
C
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4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
coolant is unavailable.
6Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate 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 oper-
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant Temp
High Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual” 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.
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 muff ler) away from the
fans and belts.
Failure to do so may cause the hands
or clothing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
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.

484Alphabetical Index
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising..................................... 385
If you have a flat tire ..................................406
If you lose your keys...................................419
If you think something is wrong ...........391
If your vehicle becomes stuck............. 428
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..... 387
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 426
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............................... 173
Compartment ...............................................351
Engine switch.................................................170
Fuel pump shut off system .................... 392
Hood................................................................ 349
How to start the engine ............................170
Identification number ................................. 431
If the engine will not start ........................ 418
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................384
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............170
Overheating................................................. 426
Tachometer ..................................................... 75
Engine coolant Capacity ......................................................... 434
Checking ....................................................... 353
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........75
Engine immobilizer system ........................ 66
Engine oil Capacity ......................................................... 432
Checking .........................................................351
Preparing and checking before winter........................................................................... 271
Warning light ............................................... 394
Engine oil maintenance data .................. 353
Engine switch ..................................................170 Auto power off function ........................... 173
Changing the engine switch modes.. 173 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ................................................ 384
EPS (Electric Power Steering) .............. 266 Warning light .............................................. 395
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................... 8
F
Flat tire Tire pressure warning system ............ 359
Vehicles with a spare tire...................... 406
Floor mats .......................................................... 24
Fluid Automatic transmission ..........................435
Brake ................................................................436
Washer .......................................................... 356
Fog lights Switch................................................................ 190
Footwell light .................................................300
Front automatic air conditioning system .......................................................................... 284
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front passenger footwell hooks ............ 325
Front passenger occupant classification system .............................................................. 39
Front seats Adjustment ....................................................... 117
Cleaning .........................................................339
Correct driving posture ............................ 25
Driving position memory .........................129
Head restraints..............................................132
Memory recall function.............................. 131
Power easy access system .....................129
Seat heaters .................................................. 297
Seat position memory ...............................129
Seat ventilators ............................................ 297
Front side marker light Light switch .................................................... 184
Replacing light bulbs................................375
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs................................375
Wattage .......................................................... 437

492Alphabetical Index
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 325Wattage.......................................................... 437
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 325
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 266
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 266
Vehicle identification number ..................431
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 265
Ventilators (seat ventilators)................... 297
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) ........... 265
W
Warning buzzers
Approach warning.................................... 228
Brake Override System .........................395
Door lock.......................................................... 98
Downshifting ........................................177, 178
Drive-Start Control ..................................395
Electric power steering ..........................395
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA)...........................................................................218
High coolant temperature .................... 393
Intuitive parking assist.................. 244, 397
Low engine oil pressure......................... 394
LTA (Lane Tracing Assi st)..211, 214, 397
Open door..................................................... 100
Open window .................................................141
PKSA (Parking Support Alert) ........... 236
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .........398
Pre-collision braking................................205
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...... 397
Seat belt .......................................................... 396
Warning lights............................................... 393 ABS ..................................................................395
Brake hold operated indicator ...........399
Brake Override System .........................395
Brake system ............................................... 393
Charging system ....................................... 394 Drive-Start Control.................................. 395
Electric power steering.......................... 395
High coolant temperature.....................393
Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator397
Low engine oil pressure.........................394
Low fuel level .............................................. 396
LTA indicator ............................................... 397
Malfunction indicator lamp ...................394
Master warning light................................ 399
Parking brake indicator ......................... 399
PKSB OFF indicator ............................... 398
Pre-collision system................................. 398
RCTA OFF indicator ............................... 397
Seat belt reminder light.......................... 396
Slip indicator................................................ 398
SRS ....................................................................394
Tire pressure ................................................ 397
Warning messages ..................................... 402
Washer Adding............................................................ 356
Preparing and checking before winter............................................................................ 271
Switch................................................................ 190
Washing and waxing.................................. 336
Weight Cargo capacity ................................. 155, 158
Load limits ...................................................... 158
Weight............................................................ 430
Wheels ............................................................. 365 Size ....................................................................436
Window lock switch ..................................... 142
Windows Power windows ........................................... 140
Rear window defogger.......................... 286
Washer ............................................................ 190
Windshield wiper de-icer ..........................291
Windshield wiper inserts .......................... 368
Windshield wipers Position..............................................................192
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .......... 190
Replacing a windshield wiper insert 368
Winter driving tips......................................... 271