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4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause 
damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous handling characteristics, 
which may lead to an accident resu lting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, mode ls or tread patterns. Also, do not mix 
tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other th an those recommended by Lexus.
●Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle. 
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning re set switch without first adjusting the tire 
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light 
may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when 
the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and  tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires  or the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters may be damage d if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.  
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. In addition, driv ing on rough roads may cause damage to the 
tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body. 

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Wheels
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and 
tr
ansmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warning 
in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, tire 
pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. ( P.  4 3 8 )
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. 
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han
-
dling control. 
■ Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they 
ar
e equivalent to those removed  in load capacity, diameter, rim 
width and inset*.  
Replacement wheels are available at your Lexus dealer.
*: Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of dif
 ferent sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that ha
 ve been straightened
■ Aluminum wheel pr
 ecautions
● Use only L
 exus wheel nuts and wr enches designed for use with 
your aluminum wheels.
● When r
otating, repairing or changi ng your tires, check that the 
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be car
eful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire 
chains.
● Use only L
 exus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a 
plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels. 

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4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the 
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. 
Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves 
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other 
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure 
warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wh eels are used on your vehicle. 
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.  

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could 
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold 
and inflated to the inflation pressure re commended by the vehicle manufacturer on 
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). 
(If your vehicle has tires of  a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle 
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should 
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle  has been equipped with a tire pressure 
monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire 
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you should  stop and check your tires as soon as 
possible, and inflate them to the proper  pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat an d can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation 
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling 
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure  warning system) is not a substitute for 
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire 
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of 
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with  a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) 
malfunction indicator to indicate when th e system is not operating properly. The 
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malf unction indicator is combined with the 
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a 
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain 
continuously illuminated. This sequence  will continue upon subsequent vehicle 
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect  or signal low tire pressure as intended. 

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Tires and wheels
Ty p e  A
Ty p e  B
Ti r e  s i z eP215/55R17 93V, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions 
Front:  
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:  
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:  
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17   7J, 17   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e  s i z eP225/45R18 91W, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions  
Front:  
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:  
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:  
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18   7 1 /2J, 17   4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 

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Vehicle specifications
Tire size
■Typical tire size information
The illustration indicat es typical tir
 e size.
Tire use  
(P = Passenger car, 
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio  
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code  
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol 
(alphabet with one letter)
■ T
ire dimensions
Section width
Ti r e  h e i g h t
Wheel diameter 

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Vehicle specifications
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in 
the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options 
weight
The combined weight of installed regular production 
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the 
standard items which they replace, not previously 
considered in curb weight or accessory weight, 
including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, 
heavy duty battery, and special trim
RimA metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly 
upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter 
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by 
style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight 
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 
kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on 
the tireThe load on an individual tire that is determined by 
distributing to each axle its share of the maximum 
loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on 
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is determined by 
distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, 
accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (dis-
tributed in accordance with Table 1
* below), and 
dividing it by two
We a t h e r  s i d eThe surface area of the rim not covered by the 
inflated tire
Tire related termMeaning 

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Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ...............................................79
Audio switches ...................................308
Manual adjustment ...............................79
Power adjustment .................................79
Steering wheel position  
memory ................................................. 68
Stop light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 479
Wattage ................................................. 556
Storage feature ..................................... 363
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 545
Sun visors................................................... 371
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 378
Roof ............................................................. 89
Switch Driving mode selector  
switch .................................................... 158
Engine switch ........................................ 147
Fog light switch..................................... 194
Ignition switch........................................ 147
Light switches........................................183
Mode select switch ........................... 158
Power door lock switch .....................57
Power switch ......................................... 147
Power window switch........................ 86
Tire pressure warning reset  
switch ................................................... 439
Window lock switch ........................... 86
Wiper and washer ..............................195 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Switch........................................................ 183
Wattage ................................................. 556
Talk switch .....................................314, 333
Telephone switch ..................................333
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels ........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 445
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 566
Size ........................................................... 563
Tire identification number..............562
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 564
Tires Chains .....................................................245
Checking ............................................... 437
Compact spare tire ........................... 521
If you have a flat tire ........................... 521
Inflation pressure ................................445
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 438
Information ........................................... 560
Replacing ................................................ 521
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Size ........................................................... 555
Snow tires .............................................. 244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning  
system ......................................437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity ............................... 243T