Lexus RX350 2023, Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble
ari
ses
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.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks, immedi-
ately contact your Lexus dealer.
4 The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “MAX”/“FULL” and
“MIN”/“LOW” lines on the reser-
voir.

Engine (Type A)
Reservoir
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that
your vehicle is overheating.

The engine coolant temperature
gauge (

P.78) is in the red zone
or a loss of engine power is expe-
rienced. (For example, the vehicle
speed does not increase.)

“Engine Coolant Temp High Stop
in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the
multi-information display.

Steam comes out from under the
hood.
Correction procedures
A
B
A
B
C
D