Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 466

2GR-FKS engine

Reservoir
A
"F" line
B
"L" line
C
Coolant inlet cap
D
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Add coolant if necessary.
Except 2GR-FKS engine

Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2GR-FKS engine

Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
6
Start the engine and turn the air
conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan oper-
ates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning
system is turned on immediately after a
cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating
by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it
is difficult to check these, turn the air con-
ditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing tem-
peratures.)
7 If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and
contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fan is 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.
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