coolant reservoir LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

6704-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 675)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 6 74 )
Battery (  P. 6 8 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 6 7 9 )
Fuse box (  P. 703) Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 677)
Condenser (  P. 6 7 8 )
Radiator (  P. 6 7 8 )
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (  P. 683)

6774-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (  P. 799)
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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.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31  F [-35  C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%
deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44  F [-42  C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Lexus dealer.

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When trouble arises
7995-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning
system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine 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 your Lexus
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Radiator capThe following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● “ENGINE OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4