Lexus RC 350 AWD 2019 Owner's Manual page 313

5 Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
 Engine (RC350/RC300 AWD)
 Engine (RC300)
 Intercooler (RC300)
6 Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fans are oper-
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
ating by checking the fan sound and air
flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the
air conditioning system on and off repeat-
edly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
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If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest Lexus dealer.
WARNING
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.
Keep hands and clothing (especially a
●
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the
fans and belts. Failure to do so may
cause the hands or clothing to be
caught, resulting in serious injury.
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