If Your Vehicle Overheats - Lexus NX 300 Owner's Manual

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Intercooler (NX300 only)
Reservoir
A
"FULL" line
B
"LOW" line
C
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Add coolant if necessary.
Engine
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
Intercooler (NX300 only)
Water can be used in an emergency if
coolant is unavailable.
LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 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 fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest any your Lexus dealer.
8
Check if "Engine Coolant Temp
High" is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the engine and contact your
Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the
nearest any your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
To prevent an accident or injury 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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