engine overheat Lexus IS250 2010 User Guide

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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 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 cover. ( →P. 4 0 2 )
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 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
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■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 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 fans 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.
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (→P. 5 2 4 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U
BrakeFluid ..........................................................408
Parking brake ........................................148
Brake assist ............................................... 196
Care
Exterior ................................................... 382
Interior.....................................................385
Seat belts ............................................... 386
Cargo capacity ..................................... 206
Cargo hooks .......................................... 360
CD changer ............................................. 241
CD player.................................................. 241
Chains......................................................... 210
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition...................109
Booster seats, installation ..................116
Convertible seats, definition ..........109
Convertible seats, installation .........116
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................104
Infant seats, definition ........................109
Infant seats, installation........................116
Installing CRS with LATCH
anchors ................................................... 114
Installing CRS with seat belts ..........116
Installing CRS with top straps .........119 Child safety
Airbag precautions ..............................99
Battery precautions ...................412, 511
Child restraint system ....................... 109
Child-protectors ................................... 44
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................................65
Installing child restraints..................... 113
Moon roof precautions...................... 82
Power window lock switch .............. 76
Power window precautions ............ 78
Removed electronic key
battery precautions .......................435
Seat belt comfort guide ..................... 63
Seat belt extender precautions...... 67
Seat belt precautions ..........................66
Seat heater precautions.....350, 353
Trunk precautions................................. 49
Child-protectors ...................................... 44
Cigarette lighter....................................346
Cleaning Exterior....................................................382
Interior .................................................... 385
Seat belts ............................................... 386
Clock .......................................................... 341
Coat hooks ............................................. 358
Compass ..................................................369
Condenser ............................................. 408
Console box ........................................... 334
Cooling system Engine overheating............................ 512
Cornering assist sensors .................... 190
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Cruise controlCruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features .......................549
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger Rear window........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................. 518
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar crui se control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 533
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ......................53 Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .................................................509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 460
Engine Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 519
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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Light bulbsReplacing............................................... 452
Wattage ................................................. 533
Lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 329
Emergency flasher switch ............. 460
Fog light switch.....................................168
Hazard light switch...........................460
Headlights switch ................................165
Interior light switch.............................. 331
Outer foot lights................................. 329
Overhead courtesy light ............... 329
Personal light switch .......................... 331
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Scuff lights ............................................. 329
Shift lever light ..................................... 329
Turn signal lever................................... 147
Vanity lights .......................................... 340
Wattage ................................................. 533
Load capacity ........................................ 209
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ......... 394
General maintenance .....................390
Maintenance data .............................. 518
Maintenance requirements ..........388
Manual transmission............................. 145
Meter Instrument panel light control ....... 152
Meters .........................................................151
Micro dust and pollen filter ...............224 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ....................... 72
Side mirror heater .............................228
Side mirrors ............................................. 73
Vanity mirrors ..................................... 340
Moon roof................................................... 79
MP3 disc ..................................................248
Multi-information display ................... 160
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer...................................................151
Oil Engine oil............................................... 403
Opener Fuel filler door .........................................83
Hood ........................................................397
Trunk ........................................................... 47
Outer foot lights Outer foot lights .................................329
Wattage ................................................. 533
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding.......................... 73
Mirror position memory ....................53
Outside temperature display ............. 161
Overhead console ...............................335
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ..............329
Wattage ................................................. 533
Overheating, Engine............................ 512L
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 9 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 0 1If the engine will not start
P. 8 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 0 5If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 5 0 3If 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. 5 1 2If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 0 9If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 8Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 5If the vehicle becomes stuck