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111 Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The anti-lock brake system
cannot eliminate the risk of aquaplaning.
Anti-lock brake system failure warning light
This warning light in the instrument cluster warns that there is
a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system.
Even if the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake system
operates conventionally but without anti-lock function. Have
your vehicle checked by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
The parking brake of your vehicle utilizes a drum-it-disc type
parking brake system. This type of brake system reeds
bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down as follows:
1. Drive the vehicle at about 50 km/h (30 mph) on a safe, level
and dry road.
2. With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull on the
lever with 88 N (9 kgf, 20 lb) of force.
3. Drive the vehicle for about 400 m (1 /4 mile) in this condition.
4. Repeat this procedure 2 or 3 times.
BRAKE PAD WEAR LIMIT
INDICATORS
The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes
give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to
where replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have
the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result it the
pads are not replaced when necessary.
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TYPES OF TIRES
Make sure what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped
with.
1. Summer Tires
Summer tired are high-speed capability tires best suited to
highway driving under dry conditions.
Summer tires are, however, inadequate for driving on
snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered or icy
roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow tires,
be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All Season Tires
All Season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow
and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well
as for use all year round.
All Season tires, however, fall short in acceleration and
handling performance compared with Summer tires in highway
driving. Snow tires have better snow traction than All Season
tires.
CAUTION:
Do not mix Summer and All Season tires on your vehicle
as this can cause dangerous handling characteristics,
resulting in loss of control.
