Lexus RC 350 2019 Owner's Manual page 390

388 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
"FULL" or "F"
B
"LOW" or "L"
C
Add coolant if necessary.
5
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
 Engine (RC350)
 Engine (RC300)
 Intercooler (RC300)
Start the engine and turn the air
6
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper-
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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-
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.)
7 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.