engine overheat Lexus IS250 2012 User Guide

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers............... 462
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................................... 463
If you think something is wrong ...................................... 469
Fuel pump shut off system ..................................... 470 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ................................... 471
If a warning message is displayed................................. 481
If you have a flat tire............... 492
If the engine will not start ..... 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................... 503
If you lose your keys .............. 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................. 510
If your vehicle overheats ...... 513
If the vehicle becomes stuck......................................... 516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ............................. 518

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
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.
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
any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
→P. 3 9 9
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
IS350/250_U
■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 7 )
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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IS350/250_U
Child-protectors ...................................... 49
Cigarette lighter....................................343
CleaningExterior ................................................... 378
Interior ..................................................... 382
Seat belts................................................383
Clock ........................................................ 338
Coat hooks ..............................................355
Compass ..................................................366
Condenser ..............................................406
Console box .......................................... 330
Cooling system Engine overheating ............................513
Cornering assist sensors .................... 190
Cruise control ......................................... 186
Cup holder .............................................. 332
Curtain shield airbags............................98
Customizable features .......................553
Daytime running light system ............174
Defogger* Rear window........................................ 224
Side mirror ............................................ 224
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ................................. 211, 212
Display
Satellite switch mode ....................... 339
Trip information ................................... 168
Warning message.............................. 481 Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............391
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ........................ 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Door pockets ......................................... 334
Doors Door lock ................................33, 45, 48
Door windows....................................... 80
Side mirrors.............................................. 77
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving Correct posture.....................................96
Procedures............................................. 130
Driving position memory...................... 58
Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed .............................................. 481
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................505
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ...................................................510
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
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If you have a flat tire ........................ 492
If you lose your keys ........................504
If you think something is wrong................................................... 469
If your vehicle becomes stuck ......516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.............................. 518
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................................... 463
If your vehicle overheats..................513
Emergency flashers Switch ...................................................... 462
Engine Compartment ..................................... 397
Engine switch .......................................... 141
Hood ....................................................... 394
How to start the engine...................... 141
Identification number......................... 521
If the engine will not start ................ 501
Ignition switch.......................................... 141
Overheating...........................................513
Engine compartment cover............. 399
Engine coolant Capacity..................................................527
Checking ............................................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 206 Engine coolant temperature
gauge....................................................... 158
Engine immobilizer system..................90
Engine oil Capacity .................................................524
Checking ................................................ 401
Preparing and checking before winter ................................... 206
EPS .............................................................. 196
Event data recorder .................................21
First-aid kit storage belt ..................... 357
Floor mat ..................................................356
Fluid Brake ....................................................... 406
Washer ...................................................... 411
Fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Footwell lights ........................................325
Front fog lights Switch.........................................................176
Wattage ................................................. 536
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......................... 109
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light...................................... 473
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself ma intenance ...........391
General maintenance ..................... 387
Maintenance data..............................520
Maintenance requirements ..........385
Manual transmission............................. 152
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 159
Meters ...................................................... 158
Micro dust and pollen filter* ............220
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 75
Side mirror heater ............................. 224
Side mirrors .............................................. 77
Vanity mirrors...................................... 337
Moon roof ...................................................83
MP3 disc* ................................................ 244
Multi-information display ....................167
Noise from under vehicle...................... 19
Odometer................................................. 158
Oil Engine oil ................................................ 401
Opener Fuel filler door......................................... 87
Hood........................................................ 394
Trunk ........................................................... 52 Outer foot lights
Outer foot lights................................. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 77
Mirror position memory ................... 58
Outside temperature display ........... 168
Overhead console ............................... 332
Overhead courtesy lights Overhead courtesy lights ............. 325
Wattage ................................................. 536
Overheating, Engine ........................... 513
Parking assist sensors*........................ 190
Parking brake.......................................... 155
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 451
Switch.........................................................172
Wattage ................................................. 536
Personal lights
Switch....................................................... 327
Power outlet ........................................... 344
Power windows ........................................80
Radiator .................................................... 406
Radio* ....................................................... 229
RDS* ............................................................231
Rear sunshade ....................................... 352M
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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. 9 0Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 1 0If 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 3If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 1 0If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 8Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 9 2Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 6If the vehicle becomes stuck