2009 Lexus IS F spare tire

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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→ P. 411)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you
replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 3 0 1 )

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CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your
vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■When the spare tire is installed
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
●Cruise control (if equipped)
●PCS (if equipped)
●AFS

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When trouble arises
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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Vehicle specifications
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Steering
Tires and wheels
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Ti r e s i z e
Front: 225/40R19 93Y
Rear: 255/ 35R19 96Y
Spare: T135/70R18 103M
Front and rear tire inflation pres-
sure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)*
Rear:
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar)*
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
*: When driving at high speeds above 100 mph
(160 km/h), in countries where such speeds are
permitted by law, add 9.0 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/
cm
2 or bar) to the front tires and rear tires.
Never exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size
Front wheels: 19 × 8J
Rear wheels: 19 × 9J
Spare wheel: 18 × 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Standard tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size (→P. 4 1 8 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 4 1 8 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 300)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.

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Vehicle specifications
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Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is
a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 306)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( →P. 411)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform tire quality grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (→ P. 306)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” (→ P. 384)
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.

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Alphabetical index
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Seat heaters.............................................246
Seat position memory ............................49
Seating capacity .....................................183
SeatsAdjustment ...............................................44
Adjustment precautions.....................44
Child seats/child restraint system installation ............................. 98
Cleaning .................................................. 271
Driver’s seat position memory ...... 45
Front passenger seat position memory ..................................................49
Head restraint .......................................... 51
Properly sitting in the seat.................76
Seat heaters.......................................... 246
Service reminder indicators ............. 135
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................................... 389
Transmission .......................................... 120
Shift lever light ........................................ 227
Shift lock system ................................... 389
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 253
Side airbags ................................................78
Side marker lights Switch ........................................................ 142
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ........................... 61
Mirror position memory ................... 45
Smart access system with
push-button startEntry function ..........................................24
Starting the engine................................116 Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................... 311
Storage location .................................379
Spark plug................................................ 407
Specifications ......................................... 402
Speech command switch*
Speedometer ............................................ 131
Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................................. 58
Audio switches ....................................225
Steering wheel positionmemory .................................................. 45
Storage feature....................................... 231
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 400
Sun visors ................................................. 237
Sunshade..................................................... 66
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ............. 344
Engine switch .......................................... 116
Fog light switch .................................... 145
F-sport mode total control switch............................................ 122, 172
Hazard light switch ...........................344
Ignition switch ......................................... 116
Light switches ........................................142
Power door lock switch .................... 37
Power window switch ........................ 63
Satellite switches.................................240
Transmission shift
switches .......................................122, 124
Window lock switch............................ 63
Wiper and washer switch............... 146