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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1 Stop 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.
Engine radiator
Cooling fan
Intercooler radiators
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir.
Engine coolant
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge (P.74) 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
C
A
B
C
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