radiator cap Lexus IS250 2014 Do-it-yourself service precautions / LEXUS 2014 IS250,IS350 OWNERS MANUAL (OM53758U)

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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (P. 4 2 9 )
Battery ( P. 4 0 8 )
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 0 2 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 0 5 )
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 4 0 3 )Brake fluid reservoir (
P. 4 0 7 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d t a n k ( P. 4 1 0 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 0 6 )
Radiator ( P. 4 0 6 )1
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
( P. 4 9 4 )
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixt ure of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixt ure of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
(Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock and water
pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap and check for leaks in the
cooling system.
Engine coolant
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4067-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or radiator cap. ( P. 4 9 6 )
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water and
antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion protection and cool-
ing. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator and condenser
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious injuries,
such as burns.

4968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
CAUTION
■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 compartment may be very hot.
●Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fans and
belts. Failure to do so may cause the hands or clothing to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Add coolant slowly after the engine has cooled down sufficiently. Adding cool coolant
to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use commercially available coolant additives.
●While the engine and radiator are hot, do not
loosen or remove the coolant reservoir cap
or radiator cap. (The radiator cap is located
under the engine cover.)
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

564Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53758U)
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control) ..........................196
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio........................................................... 281
Rear personal lights............................. 357 Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear seats ................................................... 121 Fold down the seatback .................... 121
Luggage security system .................. 110
Rear sunshade ....................................... 367 Operation ..............................................367
Reverse operation feature.............367
Rear turn signal lights ...........................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Wattage ................................................. 509
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror ......................132
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 134 Rear view monitor system .................. 221
Rear window defoggers .................... 350
Refueling................................................... 188
Capacity.................................................502
Fuel types...............................................502
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 190
Opening the fuel tank cap ............. 190
Remote Touch
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Replacing Electronic key battery ......................427
Fuses ........................................................ 429
Light bulbs............................................. 432
Tires .......................................................... 475
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners .................................. 536
Reset the maintenance data .............. 391
Rev indicator ............................................. 88
Rev peak ..................................................... 88
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