2007 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 405
2007 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 5 Add engine coolant if required. Water can be used in an emergency measure if engine coolant is unavailable. (→P. 392) Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possible. n Overheating If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating. l The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is experienced. l Steam is coming from under the hood. CAUTION n To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is 5 When trouble arises running. l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot. Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure. NOTICE n When adding engine coolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine. 385