Lexus LS460 - Correction Procedures; If Your Vehicle Overheats

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS460_EE (OM50D49E)
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The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 102)
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.
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 (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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