Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
turn off the air conditioning system,
and then stop the engine.
2 If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
3
After the engine has cooled down
sufficiently, inspect the hoses and
radiator core (radiator) for any
leaks.
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
Radiator
Cooling fans
4
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir.

Engine
Reservoir
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.
 The needle of the engine coolant
temperature gauge (

P.87)
enters the red zone, or a loss of
engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed
does not increase.)

“Engine Coolant Temp High” is
shown on the multi-information
display.
 Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C