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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge (P.78) is in the red zone
or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner's
Manual" is shown on the
multi-information display.
Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
A
Cooling fan
B
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the "MAX"/"FULL" and
"MIN"/"LOW" lines on the reser-
voir.
Engine (Type A)
Reservoir
A
"MAX" line
B
"MIN" line
C
Radiator cap
D
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