cooling LEXUS LS600H 2017 User Guide

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
*: For right-hand drive vehicles:
They are located on the opposite side of the engine compartment.
■12-volt battery
 P. 502
Engine compartment
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Power control unit coolant res-
ervoir ( P. 499)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 496)
Fuse boxes ( P. 535)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 501)
Power control unit coolant radi-
ator ( P. 500)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 500)
Engine coolant radiator
( P. 500)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 498)
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Maintenance and care
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
■Power control unit coolant reservoir
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
( P. 611)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -35 C [-31F])
For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps,
drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for leaks in the
cooling system.
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Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.
If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their
condition, have your vehicle inspec ted by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps. ( P. 615)
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 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 from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator and condenser
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious inju-
ries, such as burns.

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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 115) enters
the red zone or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
●“Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information display.
●Steam comes out from under the hood.
■If the needle of the engine cool ant temperature gauge enters the red
zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently,
inspect the hoses and radiator
core (radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or anot her duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant
leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immediately
after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan sound
and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on
and off repeatedly.
(The fan may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediat ely and contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system an d carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or anot her duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●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.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
power switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically
start, or the cooling fan may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan, which may lead to fin-
gers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught, resulting in
serious injury.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Add coolant slowly after the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently. Adding
cool coolant to a hot hybrid system too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid
system.
■To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additive.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps
while the hybrid system and radiator are
hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could
spray out.

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Cooling system
Gasoline engine
Power control unit
Left-hand drive
vehicles
Right-hand drive
vehicles
Capacity11.1 L (11.7 qt.,
9.8 Imp. qt.)
2.6 L (2.7 qt.,
2.3 Imp. qt.)
2.5 L (2.6 qt.,
2.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HBR11
Gap1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

657Alphabetical index
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Climate control seat ............................456
Climate control seat filter..................459
Clock ......................................................... 447
Clock light ............................................... 427
Coat hooks .............................................. 472
Coin holder ............................................. 434
Condenser ............................................ 500
Console box ........................................... 437
Coolant .....................................................498
Capacity ................................................. 627
Checking .............................................. 498
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................................384
Cooling system ......................................498
Engine overheating ............................. 611
Hybrid system overheating ............. 611
Cruise control
Cruise control .....................................289
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.................... 307
Cup holders ............................................435
Curtain shield airbags ...........................50
Customizable features ....................... 634
Daytime running light system ........... 271
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 425
Rear window........................................ 425
Windshield ........................................... 407
Differential
Front differential ................................. 629
Rear differential .................................. 629
Dimensions ............................................. 620
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 293
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ................... 307
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ........ 328
Multi-information display................... 121
Remote Touch screen .................... 390
Trip information.................................... 123
Warning message ............................ 563
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 486
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