radiator cap Lexus GS350 2012 Owner's Manual

6606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Engine compartment
For right-hand drive vehicles:
The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the oppo-
site side of the engine compartment.
Fuse boxes (P. 700)
Battery (P. 667)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 662)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 665)Engine oil filler cap
(P. 663)
Washer fluid tank (P. 671)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 667)
Radiator (P. 667)1
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Maintenance and care
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)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. 829)
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
other duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap or the radiator cap. (P.
830)
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 cooling. 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.

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When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emergency
if engine coolant is unavailable.
(P. 847)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as
soon as possible.
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating:
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power
is experienced.
Steam comes out from under the hood.
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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 away from the fans, etc. while the engine is oper-
ating.
Do not loosen the radiator cap while the
engine and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

886Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) .343
Function ................................343
PCS OFF switch ...................344
Warning light........................751
Warning message..759, 767, 774
Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ................258
Radiator .....................................667
Radio .........................................458
Radio Data System (RDS) ........463
Rear air conditioning system .....425
Rear door sunshades ..................636
Rear fog light.............................239
Replacing light bulb .............735
Switch ...................................239
Rear personal lights ...................612
Rear seat heaters ........................632
Rear sunshade............................636
Operation ..............................636
Reverse operation feature .....637
Rear turn signal lights ...............223
Replacing light bulbs ............728
Turn signal lever ...................223
Wattage .................................853
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .........171
Outside rear view mirrors .....174
Rear view monitor system .........297
Rear window defogger .............430Refueling .................................. 249
Capacity ............................... 838
Fuel types............................. 838
If the fuel filler door cannot
be opened .......................... 252
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 251
Remote Touch .......................... 368
Remote Touch screen .............. 370
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 697
Fuses .................................... 700
Light bulbs ........................... 722
Tires ..................................... 783
Seat belt reminder light ............ 752
Seat belts..................................... 38
Adjusting the seat belt ........... 39
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 70
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 649
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR)................... 41
How to wear your seat belt .... 38
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 41
Pre-crash seat belts ................ 40
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 42
Reminder light and buzzer... 752
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 40
SRS warning light................ 750
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