Lexus NX 200 - If Your Vehicle Overheats

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LEXUSNX300/NX200OwnersManualGeneralM78540en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
 Intercooler (NX300 only)
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
5 Add coolant if necessary.
 Engine
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
 Intercooler (NX300 only)
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
6 Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating
by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it
is difficult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(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 fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest any your Lexus dealer.
8 Check if “Engine Coolant Temp
High” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation 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 any your Lexus dealer.
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WARNING
■ To prevent an accident or injury 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.