cooling Lexus IS250C 2012 Instrument cluster / LEXUS 2012 IS250C,IS350C OWNERS MANUAL (OM53A62U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 4 3 1 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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Engine compartment
IS350C
Battery (P. 433)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 2 6 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 4 2 6 )
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 4 3 1 )
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 5 8 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 4 3 6 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 3 1 )
Radiator ( P. 4 3 1 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 2 9 )

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Maintenance and care
IS250C
Battery (P. 433)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 4 2 6 )
Engine oil filler cap (P. 4 2 6 )
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 4 3 1 )
Fuse boxes ( P. 4 5 8 )Washer fluid tank
(P. 4 3 6 )
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 4 3 1 )
Radiator ( P. 4 3 1 )
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 4 2 9 )

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of water
and antifreeze 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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Maintenance and care
9E/G-B60 AFR CTRL-B, ETCS, ALT-S, A/F, TEL,
STR LOCK
10ABS150 AVDIM
11RH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR RH, AM2
12MAIN30 AH-LP R LWR, H-LP L LWR
13STARTER30 ASmart access system with push-button
start
14LH J/B-B30 AFR DOOR LH, SECURITY
15P/I-B60 AINJ, F/PMP, EFI
16EPS80 APower steering
17ALT150 A
LH J/B-AM, E/G-AM, GLW PLG2,
HEATER, FAN1, FAN2, ABS2, RH
J/B-AM, GLW PLG1, RR R/B-AM
18RR R/B-AM80 A
DEFOG, PSB, ROOF RH, ROOF
LH, LGG RH, LGG LH, LGG LCK
RH, LGG LCK LH, P-TRAY MAIN,
P-T R AY S I D E
19GLW PLG150 APTC heater
20RH J/B-AM80 A
OBD, STOP SW, TI&TE, FR P/SEAT
RH, RAD NO.3, ECU-IG RH,
RH-IG, FR S/HTR RH, ACC, CIG,
PWR OUTLET, DOOR DL
21ABS230 AVDIM
22FA N 240 AElectric cooling fans
23FA N 140 AElectric cooling fans
24HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
25GLW PLG250 APTC heater
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic converter
may overheat and become a fire hazard.
■When handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any
of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.

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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. 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 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
any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
P. 4 2 4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
IS350C
9.6 qt. (9.1 L, 8.0 Imp. qt.)
IS250C
10.9 qt. (10.3 L, 9.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Alphabetical index
Cigarette lighter.................................... 375
CleaningExterior ................................................... 402
Interior ..................................................... 407
Seat belts............................................... 408
Clock .........................................................370
Compass ................................................. 390
Condenser ............................................... 431
Console box ...........................................363
Cooling system Engine overheating .......................... 542
Cornering assist sensors .................... 213
Cruise control Cruise control ...................................... 195
Dynamic radar cruise control .......199
Cup holder .............................................. 364
Customizable features .......................595 Daytime running light system ........... 183
Defogger*
Rear window ........................................257
Side mirror.............................................257
Dimension ............................................... 560
Dinghy towing............................. 243, 244
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 199
Satellite switch mode......................... 371
Trip information.....................................177
Warning message ............................ 504
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...............416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ........................ 359
Wattage ..................................................577
Doors Door lock .................................32, 44, 47
Door windows ........................................82
Side mirrors.............................................. 79
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 497
Driving Correct posture................................... 104
Procedures............................................. 138
Driving position memory........................ 61D