2008 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 532
2008 Lexus GS 450h Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats If your hybrid system 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 hybrid system and carefully lift the hood. If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system running and carefully lift the hood. Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 421) 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 hybrid system. If the fan is not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your local Lexus dealer. After the hybrid system has cooled down sufficiently, check the coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radiator) for any leaks. 538 GS_HV_U March 29, 2010 3:31 pm