2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 445
2008 Lexus ES 350 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 7 Install the reservoir cap. Make sure that the engine coolant reservoir hose is positioned as shown in the illustration. Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
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The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
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Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
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To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
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Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is
running.
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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
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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.
Install the reservoir cap.
Make sure that the engine cool-
ant reservoir hose is positioned
as shown in the illustration.
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
STEP
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