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9-12. Items to check before contacting a dealership
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone.
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A loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle speed does not
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increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual" is
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displayed on the multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone or "Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual" is displayed on the multi-information display
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the air conditioning system, and stop
the engine.
WARNING
Do not touch or approach parts in the engine compartment while the cooling fan
is operating.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fingers
or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in serious
injury.
The cooling fan operates automatically when the air conditioning system is oper-
ating and when the coolant temperature is high.
Also, it may operate for several minutes even after the engine switch is turned off.
2
If you do not see steam, carefully lift the hood.
If you see steam, carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
WARNING
When opening the hood, observe the following precautions.
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
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steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
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Do not loosen the radiator cap and the coolant reservoir caps while the engine
and radiator are hot. High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
3
After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
If a large amount of coolant has leaked, immediately contact your Lexus dealer.
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