Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 397

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
When the engine is hot
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Do not remove the engine coolant reser-
voir cap or the coolant inlet cap.
(P.466)
The cooling system may be under pres-
sure and may spray hot coolant if the cap
is removed, causing serious injuries, such
as burns.
NOTICE
When adding coolant
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Coolant is neither plain water nor
straight antifreeze. The correct mixture
of water and antifreeze must be used to
provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read
the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
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Be sure to wash it off with water to pre-
vent it from damaging parts or paint.
Checking the radiator and con-
denser
Check the radiator and condenser and
clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely
dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■ When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator and condenser
as they may be hot and cause serious
injuries, such as burns.
Checking the battery
Caution symbols
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The meanings of each caution symbol
on the top of the battery are as follows:
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparks
Shield eyes
Keep away from children
battery acid
Note operating instruc-
tions
Explosive gas
Battery exterior
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Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose
clamps.