radiator cap Lexus IS250 2006 Quick Guide / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53508U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Battery (P. 271)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 2 6 4 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 2 6 4 )
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 270)
Fuse boxes ( P. 295)Washer fluid tank
(P. 2 74 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 2 7 0 )
Radiator ( P. 2 7 0 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 2 6 8 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery (P. 271)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 2 6 4 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 2 6 4 )
Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 2 7 0)
Fuse boxes ( P. 295)
Washer fluid tank
(P. 2 74 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 2 7 0 )
Radiator ( P. 2 7 0 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 2 6 8 )
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus dealer pressure test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
■Coolant selection
Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (Enabled: -31 F [-35C])
Canada: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (Enabled: -44F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.
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 engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water not straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and anti freeze 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 damaging parts or paint.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■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 is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when in specting under the hood of your vehicle
●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts 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 do wn before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly
can cause damage to the engine.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. ( P. 3 74 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
Pre-collision system (PCS) ................ 144
Radar cruise control ............................. 124
Radiator.....................................................270
Radio................................................................ 174
RDS (Radio date system).................... 175
Rear sunshade ........................................225
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .........................310
Wattage ................................................. 383
Rear view mirror Compass ............................................... 238
Rear window defogger ........................ 170
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 293
Fuses ........................................................ 295
Light bulbs ..............................................310
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners .................................... 402
Scuff lighting............................................. 201
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ......................... 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .......................................................32
Child restraint system installation ................................................71
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts......................................247
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ........................................................32
How to wear your seat belt............. 30
How your child should wear the seat belt...........................................33
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use..........................32 Reminder light ...................................... 331
Seat belt extenders .............................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners ........................31
Seat heaters .................................220, 222
Seat position memory ............................ 27
Seat ventilators ...................................... 222
Seating capacity ..................................... 150
Seats Child seats/child restraint system installation................................ 71
Cleaning ................................................. 246
Driving position memory .................. 24
Front passenger seat position memory .................................................. 27
Head restraint ......................................... 29
Properly sitting in the seat ................55
Seat adjustment ..................................... 22
Seat adjustment precautions........... 23
Seat heaters .............................. 220, 222
Ventilated seats .................................. 222
Service reminder indicators ............. 106
Shift lever Automatic transmission ..................... 92
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ...................................357
Manual transmission ...........................96
Shift lever lighting .................................. 201
Shift lock system .................................... 357
Shopping bag hooks............................230
Side airbags................................................ 57
Side marker lights Switch.......................................................... 113
Side mirror Adjusting and folding.......................... 39
Driving position memory .................. 24
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