engine overheat Lexus IS F 2011 User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
If your 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
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the
engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The display on the engine coolant temperature gauge flashes 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, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
Keep hands and clothing away from the fans and belt while the engine is
running.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an
emergency if engine coolant
is unavailable.
(P. 4 7 7)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
as soon as possible.
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Alphabetical index
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Child-protectors...........................55
Cigarette lighter .........................337
Cleaning
Exterior .................................350
Interior ..................................353
Seat belts...............................354
Clock .........................................332
Coat hooks .................................344
Condenser ..................................374
Console box ...............................326
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............465
Cornering assist sensors ............199
Cruise control
Cruise control .......................180
Dynamic radar cruise control .....
184
Cup holder .................................327
Curtain shield airbags ................105
Customizable features ...............484Daytime running light system .. 173
Defogger*
Rear window ........................ 236
Side mirror ........................... 236
Dimension ................................ 472
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ....
184
Satellite switch mode ........... 333
Trip information .................. 168
Warning message................. 431
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...... 359
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights............. 320
Wattage ................................ 481
Door pockets............................. 328
Doors
Door lock ................... 36, 52, 54
Door windows........................ 82
Double locking system .......... 96
Side mirrors ........................... 81
Driver's seat belt reminder light 428
Driving
Correct posture .................... 103
Procedures ........................... 136
Driving position memory ........... 62
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Electric power steering ..............206
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly .................458
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................431
If the engine will not start.....454
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .....................456
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery.................................462
If the warning buzzer sounds425
If the warning light turns on .425
If you have a flat tire ...........444
If you lose your keys ............457
If you think something is
wrong .................................423
If your electronic key does not
operate properly .................458
If your vehicle becomes stuck ....
468
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ....469
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................417
If your vehicle overheats ......465
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................416Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............ 146
Compartment ....................... 366
Engine switch ...................... 146
Hood .................................... 363
How to start the engine ........ 146
Identification number .......... 473
If the engine will not start .... 454
Ignition switch ..................... 146
Overheating ......................... 465
Engine compartment cover....... 367
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 477
Checking .............................. 372
Preparing and checking before
winter................................. 222
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 161
Engine immobilizer system ........ 92
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 475
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before
winter................................. 222
EPS ........................................... 206E

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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ..359
Maintenance data ..................472
Maintenance requirements....356
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....
162
Meters ...................................161
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ...........79
Side mirror heater .................236
Side mirrors ............................81
Vanity mirrors ......................331
Moon roof....................................85
MP3 disc*..................................252
Multi-information display .........167
Odometer ...................................161
Oil
Engine oil .............................369
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................89
Hood .....................................363
Trunk ......................................59
Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights....................320
Wattage .................................481
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............81
Mirror position memory .........62
Outside temperature display ......168
Overhead courtesy lights
Overhead courtesy lights ......320
Wattage .................................481
Overheating, Engine ..................465Parking assist sensors* ............. 199
Parking brake............................ 160
PCS ........................................... 213
Personal lights
Switch .................................. 323
Pollen removal mode* .............. 232
Power outlet.............................. 338
Power windows .......................... 82
Pre-crash safety system ............ 213
Radar cruise control.................. 184
Radiator .................................... 374
Radio* ...................................... 241
RDS* ........................................ 242
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Switch .................................. 175
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 407
Wattage ................................ 481
Rear window defogger* ........... 236
Replacing
Electronic key battery .......... 390
Fuses .................................... 393
Light bulbs ........................... 407M
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 444If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 454If the engine will not start
P. 9 2Engine immobilizer system
P. 462If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 456If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The display on the engine
coolant temperature gauge
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 465If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 457If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 462If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 4Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 7Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 468If the vehicle becomes stuck