overheating Lexus IS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates
the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red
zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the
engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 557)

1944-1. Before driving
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■Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong cross-
winds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by passing buses or
large trucks. Frequently check behind when moving alongside such vehicles.
As soon as such vehicle movement occurs, immediately start to decelerate
smoothly by slowly applying the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight
ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and ensure that
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before executing lane changes.
■Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking when driv-
ing on a long steep downward grade, do not use the transmission in D. The
vehicle must be driven in gear shift position “4” in M mode. ( →P. 2 0 4 )
■If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures exceeding
30 °C (85 °F) may result in the engine overheating. If the engine coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheating, turn the air condition-
ing off immediately, leave the road and stop the vehicle in a safe place.
( → P. 5 5 7 )
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the whee ls of both the vehicle and trailer.
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
●Do not tow the vehicle when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
■Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while descending
steep or long downhill grades.
■Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
NOTICE
■For vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit (if equipped)
Do not tow anything if a tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit is installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.

1984-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON
mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery
discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time when the engine is not running.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 1 9
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 3 6
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 1 3 7
■If the engine does not start
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is
displaced out of P.
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 77)
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel
will be locked due to the steering lock functi on. Operating the engine switch again auto-
matically cancels the steering lock.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
■Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeat edly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the engine switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning. “Steering Lock active” w ill be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P. Press the
engine switch while tu rning the steering wheel
left and right.

2894-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering
wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input
or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal
within 10 minutes.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on
an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is moved to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed.
●The parking brake is engaged.
●Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
■Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are me t, the emergency brake signal will operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
●Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
●The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge from the vehi-
cle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
●The brake pedal is released.
●The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden braking operation.

4096-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
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Turn the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the
heated steering wheel is operating.
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters∗/seat ventila-
tors
∗
∗
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the steering
wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow by blow-
ing air from the seats.
CAUTION
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold
remedies, etc.)
●Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating,
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do not stick
sharp objects (needles, na ils, etc.) into the seat.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is off.
Heated steering wheel

5578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 95) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
●“Engine Coolant High Temperature” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system, and
then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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594Alphabetical index
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Card key...................................................... 116
Care ............................................... 428, 432Aluminum wheels .............................. 429
Exterior....................................................428
Interior ..................................................... 432
Seat belts................................................ 433
Cargo hooks ............................................ 418
CD player ................................................340
Chains ........................................................ 310
Child restraint system ............................58 Baby seats, definition .......................... 59
Baby seats, installation .......................68
Child seats, definition.......................... 59
Child seats, installation.......................68
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors.......................................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts..........68
Installing CRS with top strap ...........72
Junior seats, definition ........................ 59
Junior seats, installation ..................... 70
Child safety................................................. 57
Airbag precautions .............................. 43
Battery precautions ............. 449, 556
Child restraint system.........................58
How your child should wear the seat belt ..............................38
Installing child restraints .................... 67 Moon roof precautions .................... 176
Power window lock switch ............169
Power window precautions............. 171
Rear door child-protectors ............ 126
Removed electronic key
battery precautions....................... 468
Seat belt precautions.......................... 40
Seat heater precautions ................. 409
Trunk precautions .............................. 132
Child-protectors ....................................126
Cleaning........................................428, 432 Aluminum wheels.............................. 429
Exterior ................................................... 428
Interior......................................................432
Seat belts ............................................... 433
Clock ...........................................................421
Coat hooks.............................................. 425
Condenser ............................................. 446
Console box .............................................415
Cooling system ..................................... 445
Engine overheating .......................... 557
Cruise control
Cruise control ..................................... 240
Dynamic radar cruise control ......244
Cup holders ..............................................416
Current fuel consumption ..................102
Curtain shield airbags ............................ 41
Customizable features........................577
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E-mail ......................................................... 374
Eco drive mode .....................................283
Eco Driving Indicator ........................... 107
Eco Driving Indicator Light ............... 104
Elapsed time ............................................ 102
Electric Power Steering (EPS)........285Function ..................................................285
Warning light ........................................ 501
Electronic key............................................ 116
Battery-saving function.................... 135
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........................... 550
Replacing the battery.......................466
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ........................................... 506
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................... 550
If the engine will not start ............... 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................549
If the vehicle battery is discharged.........................................553
If the warning buzzer sounds ..... 500
If the warning light turns on ......... 500
If you have a flat tire ..............522, 533
If you think something is wrong.............................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck...... 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency............491
If your vehicle needs to be towed............................................. 492
If your vehicle overheats ................557 Emergency brake signal.................... 286
Emergency flashers ............................. 490
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................................ 533
Engine ....................................................... 566 ACCESSORY mode ....................... 197
Compartment ....................................... 441
Engine switch ........................................ 196
Hood ....................................................... 439
How to start the engine ................... 196
Identification number.......................565
If the engine will not start ............... 547
Ignition switch (engine switch) ..... 196
Overheating ........................................ 557
Engine coolant....................................... 445 Capacity................................................. 569
Checking ............................................... 445
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 309
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ........................................................ 95
Engine immobilizer system .................. 77
Engine oil ................................................. 442 Capacity................................................. 567
Checking ................................................442
Preparing and checking
before winter.................................... 309
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 444
Engine switch ...........................................196
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ....... 285
Function.................................................. 285
Warning light.........................................501
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Navigation system*
Needle ....................................................... 104
Odometer................................................... 95
OilDifferential oil .........................................571
Engine oil ............................................... 567
Opener
Hood ........................................................439
Trunk ..........................................................129
Outer foot lights Location..................................................... 411
Replacing light bulbs......................... 481
Wattage.................................................. 573
Outside rear view mirrors ................. 165 Adjusting and folding........................ 165
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..........299
Linked mirror function
when reversing..................................167
Mirror position memory.................. 153
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ..........................................404
Outside temperature .............................95
Overheating ........................................... 557 Paddle shift switches ........................... 203
Parking assist sensors......................... 266
Parking brake......................................... 209
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system)..............291
Function.................................................... 291
PCS OFF switch.................................292
Warning light.........................................501
Personal lights..........................................412
Wattage ................................................. 573
Pollen removal mode.......................... 404
Pop-up display........................................ 104
Pop Up Hood............................................ 54
Power easy access system .................153
Power outlet ........................................... 422
Power steering (Electric power steering system)................................. 285
Warning light.........................................501
Power windows .......................................169
Door lock linked window operation................................................ 171
Jam protection function ................... 170
Operation ...............................................169
Window lock switch ..........................169
Pre-Crash Safety system (PCS) ......291
Function.................................................... 291
PCS OFF switch.................................292
Warning light.........................................501
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