2008 Lexus GS 350 Owners Manual - Page 527
2008 Lexus GS 350 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats If your engine overheats: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam: Stop the engine and carefully lift the hood. If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood. Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 408) Check to see if the cooling fan is operating. If the fan is operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to fall and then stop the engine. If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus dealer. After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. 5 When trouble arises 533 GS_G_U March 29, 2010 3:11 pm