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Changing procedure
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1Jack 2Jack handle 3Wrench
4 Spare tire
1. Get the jack, wrench and spare tire.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should
familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool,
and their storage locations.
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1Joint
2When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the ªcontractº direction until the jack is free.
3When storing, turn the joint by hand in theªexpandº direction until the jack is firmly secured
to prevent it from flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
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1ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº: A compact spare
tire is identified by the phrase ªTEMPORARY
USE ONLYº molded into its sidewall. This tire is
designed for temporary emergency use only. For
details, see ªCompact spare tireº on page 287.
2Tire size: For details, see ªTire sizeº on page
358.
3DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN): For
details, see ªDOT and Tire Identification Number
(TIN)º on page 358.
4Location of tread wear indicators: For details,
see ªChecking and replacing tiresº on page 368.
5Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure: For details, see ªChecking and
replacing tiresº on page 368.
6Maximum cold tire inflation pressure: This
means the pressure to which a tire may be
inflated. For recommended cold tire inflation
pressure, see ªSpecificationsº on page 344, 346
or 347.
7Tire ply composition and materials : Plies
mean a layer of rubber±coated parallel cords.
Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the
tire.
8ªTUBELESSº or ªTUBE TYPEº: A tubeless tire
does not have a tube inside the tire and air is
directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube
inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
9Radial tires or bias±ply tires: A radial tire has
ªRADIALº on the sidewall. A tire not marked with
ªRADIALº is a bias±ply tire.
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The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread
wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks
deep enough to expose the fabric, or bulges
indicating internal damage, the tire should be
replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due
to the size or location of a cut or other damage, it should
be replaced. If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus
dealer.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving.
Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
Any tires which are over 6 years old must be
checked by a qualified technician even if damage is
not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or
seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and tires stored for
future use.Tire selection
When replacing a tire, use a tire of the same size and
construction, and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed tires.
Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect
handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance between the body and
tires or snow chains.
Check that the maximum load of the replaced tire is
greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle,
whichever is greater. As for the maximum load of the tire,
see the load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the tire, and as for the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the
Certification Label. For details about the Certification
Label and sidewall of the tire, see pages 316 and 354.
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