If Your Vehicle Overheats - Lexus RX200T 2017 Owner's Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle overheats

The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (P. 96) enters the
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red zone, or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehi-
cle speed does not increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual" is
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shown on the multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
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then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
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Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator
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core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
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Cooling fans
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If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.