engine overheat Lexus IS250 2006 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 THROUGH APRIL 2006 PROD. (OM53508U) User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 and car efully lift the hood.
If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Remove the engine compartment cover. ( P. 263)
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the
instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus
dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and inspect
the radiator core (radiator) for
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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
CD player................................................... 181
Chains ......................................................... 153
Child restraint system (CRS)Booster seats, definition.................... 68
Booster seats, installation .................. 72
Convertible seats, definition ........... 68
Convertible seats, installation ......... 72
Infant seats, definition ......................... 68
Infant seats, installation........................ 72
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ...........................................75
Installing CRS with seatbelts ........... 72
Installing CRS with top straps .........76
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................. 63
Battery precautions .............. 273, 364
Child restraint system ........................ 68
Child-protectors..................................... 16
How your child should wear the seatbelt ............................................33
Installing child restraints .......................71
Moon roof .................................................46
Power window lock switch ............... 41
Power window precautions.............43
Removed electronic key battery precautions ....................................... 294
Seat belt comfort guide....................... 31
Seat belt extender precautions ..... 35
Seat belt precautions...........................34
Seat heater precautions ........221, 223
Trunk ..............................................................21
Child-protectors ....................................... 16
Cigarette lighter ..................................... 218 Cleaning
Exterior.................................................... 244
Interior ..................................................... 246
Seat belts ................................................ 247
Clock .......................................................... 213
Coat hooks ..............................................228
Compass ..................................................238
Condenser .............................................. 270
Console box ...........................................206
Cooling system Engine overheating.......................... 365
Cornering assist sensors .................... 133
Cruise control Cruise control......................................... 121
Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Cup holder ............................................. 208
Curtain shield airbags............................ 57
Customizable features .......................395
Daytime running light system ............. 114
Defogger Rear window ......................................... 170
Side mirror.............................................. 170
Dimension................................................ 370
Dinghy towing ............................... 157, 158
Display Dynamic radar cruise control........124
Satellite switch mode .........................214
Trip information ..................................... 110
Warning message .............................334
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............255
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .......................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Door pockets..........................................209
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DoorsDoor glasses ............................................. 41
Door lock.................................................... 15
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Driver's seat belt reminder light ...... 331
Driving Correct posture .................................... 55
Procedures .............................................. 82
Driving position memory ...................... 24
Electric power steering (EPS).......... 139
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...............356
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 357
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................................. 362
If the warning buzzer sounds ...... 329
If the warning light turns on .......... 329
If the warning message is
displayed ............................................ 334
If you have a flat tire .........................348
If you lose your keys.........................358
If you think something is wrong ................................................... 325
If your electronic key battery is discharged ....................................359
If your vehicle becomes stuck..... 367
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................... 318
If your vehicle overheats ................365
Engine Compartment ....................................... 261 Engine switch ......................................... 89
Hood ....................................................... 258
How to start the engine .................... 89
If the engine will not start ............... 356
Overheating ........................................ 365
Engine compartment cover ............. 263
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................374
Checking............................................... 268
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...................................................... 100
Engine immobilizer system ................. 50
Engine oil Capacity .................................................373
Checking................................................264
Preparing and checking before winter........................................151
Engine oil maintenance data ........... 267
EPS (Electric power steering) ..........139
Event data recorder ............................ 327
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 230
Floor mat .................................................. 229
Fluid Brake ........................................................270
Washer.................................................... 274
Fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
Foot well lighting.................................... 201
Front fog lights Switch .......................................................... 116
Wattage ................................................. 383
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Light bulbsReplacing ................................................ 310
Wattage..................................................383
Lights Door courtesy lights...........................201
Fog light switch ...................................... 116
Headlights switch ..................................113
Interior light switch ............................ 203
Outer foot lights ...................................201
Overhead courtesy light..................201
Personal light switch ........................ 203
Replacing light bulbs......................... 310
Scuff lighting ...........................................201
Shift lever lighting ................................201
Turn signal lever .................................... 98
Vanity lights ............................................ 212
Wattage..................................................383
Limited slip differential (LSD) ........... 139
Load capacity .......................................... 150
LSD (Limited slip differential) ........... 139
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 255
General maintenance .......................251
Maintenance data.............................. 370
Maintenance requirements .......... 249
Manual transmission............................... 96
Meter Instrument panel light control ........ 101
Meters ...................................................... 100
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 38
Side mirror heater ...............................170
Side mirrors ............................................. 39
Vanity mirrors........................................ 212
Moon roof ................................................... 44 MP3 disc
........................................................ 187
Multi-information display ......................109
Odometer ................................................ 100
Oil Engine oil................................................264
Opener Fuel filler door ......................................... 47
Hood ....................................................... 258
Trunk............................................................. 19
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights................................... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ..........................39
Driving position memory .................. 24
Outside temperature display ............. 110
Overhead console ............................... 207
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............... 201
Wattage ................................................. 383
Overheating, Engine ............................. 365
Parking assist sensors...........................133
Parking brake............................................ 99
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 310
Switch .......................................................... 113
Wattage ................................................. 383
PCS (Pre-collision system) ................144
Personal lights Switch ...................................................... 203
Micro dust and pollen removal mode ........................................................166
Power outlet .............................................219
Power windows .......................................... 41L
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 4 8If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 3 5 6If the engine will not start
P. 5 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 5 9If the battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 3 5 7If 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. 3 6 5If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 3 5 8If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 3 6 2If the battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 1 5Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 5 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 3 6 7If the vehicle becomes stuck