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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
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. 87) enters the
red zone, or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehi-
cle speed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High” is shown on the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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