Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-
31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact
your Lexus dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short
time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus
dealer, test the cap and check for leaks in
the cooling system.
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 condi-
tion, have your vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Check the air cleaner filter as follows:
1
Release the clips.
2 Lift the cover and take out the air
cleaner filter.
Inspect the outer surface of the filter, and
replace the filter if it is extremely dirty. If the
filter is only moderately dusty, use com-
WARNING
■
When the engine is hot
Do not remove the engine coolant reser-
voir and the intercooler coolant reservoir
cap.
The cooling system may be under pres-
sure 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 pre-
vent it from damaging parts or paint.
Checking the radiator and con-
denser
WARNING
■
When the engine is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser
as they may be hot and cause serious
injuries, such as burns.
■
When the electric cooling fans are
operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high.
Be sure the engine switch is off when
working near the electric cooling fans or
radiator grille.
Checking the air cleaner filter
(NX300 only)