If Your Vehicle Overheats - Lexus CT200H Manual

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.

The high coolant temperature warning light (P. 570) comes on or
flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not increase.)

The warning message indicating overheats is shown on the multi-
information display. (P. 583)

Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures

If the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the hybrid system.
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 hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radiator) for any leaks.
1
Radiator
2
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.
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