2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 456
2008 Lexus GX 470 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency STEP 5 Add coolant if required. Water can be used as an emergency measure if coolant is unavailable. (→P. 416) Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Lexus dealer as soon as possible. n Overheating In the following situations, 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 engine drive belt while the 5 When trouble arises engine is 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 coolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cold coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine. 409