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CAUTION
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
ABS & Brake assist
VSC
TRC
EPS
VDIM
Navigation system (if equipped)
Lexus parking assist-sensor (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Cruise control (if equipped)
PCS (if equipped)
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 com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
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 per-
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N
(vehicles with a manual transmission).
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck
tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help pro-
vide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position (vehicles with
an automatic transmission) or 1 or R position (vehicles
with a manual transmission), release the parking brake
and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRC and VSC if these functions are hampering
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIA-
TIONSMEANING
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
AI-SHIFTArtificial Intelligence Shift
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
DPFDiesel Particulate Filter system
DPNRDiesel Particulate-NOx Reduction System
DRLDaytime Running Light
ECTElectronic Controlled Transmission
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
LEDLight Emitting Diode
PCSPre-Crash Safety
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VDIMVehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
IS250/220d/200d_EE
Tachometer
Tacho indicator .....................171
Tachometer ...........................171
Tail lights
Switch ...................................186
Talk switch* ..............................332
Telephone switch* ....................332
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ....................................102
Double locking system .........101
Engine immobilizer system ....96
Tire inflation pressure ...............426
Tires
Chains ...................................239
Checking ...............................421
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit .............................499
If you have a flat tire ....487, 499
Inflation pressure ..................426
Replacing ..............................487
Rotating tires ........................421
Size .......................................548
Snow tires .............................239
Tools ..........................................487
Total load capacity ....................534
Towing
Emergency towing ................459
Trailer towing .......................242
Traction control .........................224
Transmission shift switches ....163,
165TRC .......................................... 224
Trip meter ................................. 171
Trunk
Extending trunk space ......... 380
Opener ................................... 63
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 64
Wattage ................................ 552
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........... 453
Switch .................................. 170
Wattage ................................ 552
USB port* ................................. 296
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ........................ 363
Wattage ................................ 552
Vanity mirrors .......................... 363
VDIM ....................................... 224
Vehicle dynamics integrated
management ........................... 224
Vehicle identification number .. 535
Vehicle stability control ........... 224
Ventilators ................................ 374
VSC .......................................... 224T
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.