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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.
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” or “F” and
“LOW” or “L” lines on the reservoir.
Engine (IS350
AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD)
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge (P.71)
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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