2010 Lexus IS250 flat tire

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6-1. Specifications
Tire related termMeaning
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted
on an automotive wheel, provides the traction and
contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at
higher inflation pressures than the corresponding
standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard
Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test
as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test
Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a
Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces,
and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol (
)
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
dataAfter changing engine oilP. 4 0 3
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires with differing
front and rear tire inflation pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed.
• When changing the tire size.
P. 4 1 5
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on
the vehicle.

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Alphabetical index
Cruise control
Cruise control ....................................... 175
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Cup holder ..............................................336
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 550
Daytime running light system ........... 166
Defogger
Rear window ........................................ 228
Side mirror ............................................ 228
Dimension ................................................520
Dinghy towing ............................... 215, 216
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control ....... 179
Satellite switch mode ....................... 342
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................ 480
Do-it-yourself maintenance .............394
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights......................... 329
Wattage.................................................. 534
Door pockets......................................... 338
Doors
Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 76
Side mirrors ..............................................73
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 473
Driving
Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ...................... 53Electric power steering........................196
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start .................501
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P................................... 503
If the vehicle has a discharged
battery ................................................. 509
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 471
If the warning light turns on............ 471
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................ 480
If you have a flat tire .........................492
If you lose your keys ........................ 504
If you think something is
wrong ...................................................467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................505
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ........... 517
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 461
If your vehicle overheats.................. 512
Emergency flashers
Switch ...................................................... 460
Engine
Compartment ..................................... 400
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ........................................................397
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ........................ 521
If the engine will not start .................501
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating .......................................... 512
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Shift lever
Automatic transmission.................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ...................................503
Manual transmission .......................... 145
Shift lever lights ..................................... 329
Shift lock system ................................... 503
Shopping bag hooks ........................... 360
Side airbags ................................................93
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................165
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 53
“SOS” button ..........................................373
Smart access system with
push-button start
Entry function ......................................... 28
Starting the engine.............................. 134
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ............................... 425
Storage location................................. 492
Spark plug ............................................... 525
Specifications......................................... 520
Speedometer
Speed indicator ......................................151
Speedometer ..........................................151Steering wheel
Audio switches.................................... 277
Manual adjustment...............................69
Power adjustment................................. 70
Steering wheel position
memory .................................................. 53
Storage feature......................................333
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...... 515
Sun visors .................................................339
Sunshade
Rear.......................................................... 355
Roof............................................................. 80
Switch
ECT switch............................................. 140
Emergency flasher switch ............ 460
Engine switch ........................................ 134
ETCS switch .......................................... 146
Fog light switch .................................... 168
Hazard light switch .......................... 460
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Light switches ....................................... 165
Power door lock switch .................... 43
Power window switch ........................ 76
Satellite switches................................. 342
Transmission shift switches .............142
Window lock switch............................ 76
Wiper and washer switch............... 169

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Tachometer
Tacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch .............................................. 303
Telephone switch ..................................302
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ..........................................................88
Engine immobilizer system ............. 86
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 425
Tire information
Glossary................................................. 543
Size ...........................................................540
Tire identification number .............540
Uniform tire quality grading ...........541
Tires
Chains .......................................................210
Checking ................................................. 414
If you have a flat tire .......................... 492
Inflation pressure................................ 425
Inflation pressure sensor..................416
Information............................................538
Replacing ............................................... 492
Rotating tires .......................................... 414
Size ........................................................... 529
Snow tires ................................................210
Tools ........................................................... 492
Total load capacity ...............................209Towing
Dinghy towing ............................ 215, 216
Emergency towing ............................. 461
Trailer towing ........................................ 214
TRAC ..........................................................196
Traction control.......................................196
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk
Extending trunk space.....................357
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 534
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Switch ........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity lights
Vanity lights.......................................... 340
Wattage ................................................. 534
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 340
VDIM...........................................................196
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management .........................................196
Vehicle identification number...........521
Vehicle stability control .......................196
Ventilators ................................................ 351
Voice command switch ..................... 302
VSC .............................................................196T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 9 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 0 1If the engine will not start
P. 8 6Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 0 5If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 5 0 3If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 5 1 2If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 0 4If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 0 9If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 8Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 1 5If the vehicle becomes stuck

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 3 9 7Trunk opener
P. 4 7Fuel filler door
P. 8 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 9 7Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 3Tire inflation pressure
P. 5 2 9
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 84, 522
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 2 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
IS250 IS250
(2WD models) (AWD models) IS350
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.7) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 523