Lexus 2013 IS 350, Owner'S Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble
ari
ses
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (

P. 89) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)
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“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
shown on the multi-information display.
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Steam comes out from under the hood.
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.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
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