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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, 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.
CAUTION
■When the engine is hot
Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is
removed, causing burns or other injuries.
NOTICE
■When adding the 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 damage to parts or paint.
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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, sp ongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
If the engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the automatic air
conditioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment covers. ( →P. 609)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine and call your local Lexus dealer.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
coolant level and inspect the
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used as an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (→P. 7 5 7 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
STEP5
STEP6
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating:
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
●Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
●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, causing serious
injury such as burns.
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released
under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cold coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.
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6-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more
than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire
may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a man-
ufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard
items which may be replaced) of automatic trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent
that these items are available as factory-installed
equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equip-
ment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil
and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and
additional weight optional engine
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Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashersSwitch ...................................................... 674
Engine Accessory mode ................................. 179
Compartment .................................... 608
Engine switch ........................................ 179
Hood ....................................................... 607
How to start the engine.................... 179
Identification number....................... 753
If the engine will not start ................734
Ignition switch........................................ 179
Overheating..........................................744
Engine compartment cover............. 609
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................757
Checking .................................................615
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................................... 195
Engine immobilizer system ..................114
Engine oil Capacity................................................. 755
Checking .................................................610
Preparing and checking before winter...................................... 361
Engine oil maintenance data ............. 612
Engine switch ........................................... 179
Engine switch light .................................. 511
Event data recorder ............................ 683 Floor mats ................................................556
Fluid
Brake ......................................................... 618
Power steering ................................... 620
Washer ...................................................626
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 664
Switch....................................................... 233
Wattage.................................................. 763
Footwell light .............................................511
Four-wheel drive system .....................317
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 140
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light......................................690
Front seats
Adjustment ............................................... 64
Driving position memory .................. 79
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 665
Wattage.................................................. 763
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 666
Switch.........................................................192
Wattage.................................................. 763
Fuel
Capacity ................................................. 754
Fuel gauge.............................................. 195
Fuel pump shut off system............ 682
Gas station information ................. 828
Information ............................................ 764
Refueling.................................................. 109
Fuel door ................................................... 109
Fuel filler door ......................................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................682
Fuses .......................................................... 645F
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 7 2 0If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 114Engine immobilizer system
P. 7 3 4If the engine will not start
P. 74 1If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 7 3 6If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from “P”
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 74 4If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 7 3 7If you lose your keys
The battery is dischargedP. 74 1If the vehicle has a discharged battery
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 1Side doors
P. 5 4Back door
The horn begins to soundP. 116Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 74 7If the vehicle becomes stuck
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