If You Cannot Increase The Engine Speed; If Your Vehicle Overheats - Lexus 2003 SC430 Owner's Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
IF YOU CANNOT INCREASE THE
ENGINE SPEED
If the engine speed does not increase when the
accelerator pedal is depressed, the electronic throttle
control system may be faulty. Move the vehicle to a safe
place by means of creeping and call a Lexus dealer for
assistance:
1. Depress the brake pedal and shift to the "D" position.
2. Gradually release the brake pedal, and the vehicle starts to
move by creeping. After arriving at a safe place, stop the
vehicle and call a Lexus dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
D The above method of moving the vehicle is for
emergency. Use it only for moving minimum
distances to a safe place.
D Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal
operation.
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IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS

If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has
probably overheated.
When the engine overheats
Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your
emergency flashers. Put the transmission in "P" and apply the
parking brake.
A: If steam is coming from your engine:
Turn off the engine. Leave the hood closed until there is no sign
of steam or coolant. Your engine could have been seriously
damaged already. Call your Lexus dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep the hood closed until
there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is sign of
very high pressure.
B: If no steam is coming from your engine:
Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning.
Check the following.
D Is the cooling fan operating?
D Is the coolant in the acceptable range?
D Is the engine drive belt O.K.?