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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If the 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 engine coolant temperature gauge 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
coolant level and inspect the
radiator for any leaks.
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Summary of Contents for GX 470 2009
Page 17: ...17 A Warning reflector holder P 286 Tools P 402 Back door handle ...
Page 110: ...110 1 7 Safetyinformation ...
Page 128: ...128 2 1 Driving procedures Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark ...
Page 272: ...272 3 6 Other interior features Vanity mirror The light turns on when the cover is opened ...
Page 312: ...312 3 6 Other interior features ...
Page 380: ...380 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance ...
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