cooling Lexus ES350 2015 Owner's Guide

6938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fa ns operate and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately
after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning sys-
tem on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing tempera-
tures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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6948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has cooled down, inspect the hoses and radi-
ator core (radiator) for any leaks.Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Lexus dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” line on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
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6958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Lexus dealer.
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.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly oper ate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fin-
gers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap or the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid sys-
tem and radiator are hot. High temper ature steam or coolant could spray out.
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6968-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause da mage to the hybrid
system.
■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 any coolant additives.

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7079-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Gasoline vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
Cooling system
Capacity9.7 qt. (9.2 L, 8.1 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.
Capacity
Gasoline
engine 7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Po w e r
control unit3.4 qt. (3.2 L, 2.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology
Do not use plain water alone.

768Alphabetical index
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CareAluminum wheels ..............................523
Exterior.................................................... 522
Interior .....................................................526
Seat belts ................................................ 527
Cargo capacity...................................... 202
Cargo hooks ..........................................488
CD player
*............................................. 387
Chains ....................................................... 343
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ................... 58
Booster seats, installation..................68
Convertible seats, definition ........... 58
Convertible seats, installation .........65
Front passenger occupant classification system ........................ 50
Infant seats, definition ......................... 58
Infant seats, installation .......................65
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ..................... 63
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........65
Installing CRS with top tether strap .........................69 Child safety ................................................. 57
12-volt battery precautions .......................... 559, 683
Airbag precautions................................ 41
Child restraint system......................... 58
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................................... 34
Installing child restraints .................... 62
Moon roof precautions ................... 185
Power window lock switch............. 177
Power window precautions .......... 180
Rear door child-protectors ............145
Removed electronic key battery precautions ............. 585
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................................37
Seat belt precautions ............................ 61
Seat heater precautions ..................477
Trunk precautions ............................... 152
Child-protectors .................................... 145
Cleaning Aluminum wheels .............................. 523
Exterior ................................................... 522
Interior ..................................................... 526
Seat belts................................................ 527
Clock........................................................... 491
Coat hooks ............................................. 499
Condenser.............................................. 555
Console box ........................................... 485
Console box light ................................. 485
Consumption screen ............................. 118
Cooling system Engine overheating ......................... 688
Hybrid system overheating ............691
Cruise control Cruise control ..................................... 254
Dynamic radar cruise control .....258
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