Lexus ES350 - If Your Vehicle Overheats (Gasoline Vehicles)

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats (gasoline vehicles)
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 sufficiently, 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. 95)
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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