2009 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 730
2009 Lexus LS 460 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 the engine area. If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine. If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood. Remove the engine compartment cover. (→P. 550) Check if the cooling fan is operating. If the fans are operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument cluster) begins to fall and then stop the engine. If the fans are not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Lexus dealer. After the engine has cooled down, check the engine coolant level and inspect the cooling system for leaks. 660