2011 Lexus IS250 flat tire

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6-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U
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
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil maintenance
data (U.S.A. only)After changing engine oilP. 3 8 9
Ti r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g
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 0 1
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
IS350/250_U
Cruise control ......................................... 175
Cup holder .............................................. 322
Curtain shield airbags............................ 93
Customizable features ...................... 540
Daytime running light system ........... 166
DefoggerRear window.......................................... 214
Side mirror .............................................. 214
Dimension ............................................... 508
Dinghy towing ............................. 200, 201
Display
Satellite switch mode ....................... 329
Trip information ..................................... 161
Warning message............................. 470
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............ 380
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights...........................315
Wattage.................................................. 524
Door pockets..........................................324
Doors Door lock................................ 28, 40, 43
Door windows ....................................... 75
Side mirrors ..............................................72
Driver's seat belt reminder light ..... 463
Driving Correct posture ...................................... 91
Procedures ............................................. 124
Driving position memory ......................53 Electric power steering....................... 185
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ............... 489
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P..................................... 491
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................................. 498
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 461
If the warning light turns on............ 461
If a warning message is displayed ............................................ 470
If you have a flat tire .......................... 481
If you lose your keys .........................492
If you think something is wrong ...................................................457
If the electronic key does not operate properly............................ 493
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 504
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ............................506
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 451
If your vehicle overheats..................501
Emergency flashers Switch...................................................... 450
Engine Compartment ..................................... 386
Engine switch ........................................ 134
Hood ....................................................... 383
How to start the engine ................... 134
Identification number ...................... 509
If the engine will not start ............... 489
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Overheating ..........................................501
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Shift leverAutomatic transmission.................... 139
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................................... 491
Manual transmission ..........................145
Shift lever lights ....................................... 315
Shift lock system ..................................... 491
Shopping bag hooks ............................ 347
Side airbags ................................................93
Side marker lights
Switch ........................................................165
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding .......................... 72
Mirror position memory ................... 53
“SOS” button ......................................... 360
Smart access system with push-button startEntry function ......................................... 28
Starting the engine.............................. 134
Spare tire
Inflation pressure ................................. 412
Storage location...................................481
Spark plug .................................................515
Specifications......................................... 508
Speedometer Speed indicator ......................................151
Speedometer ..........................................151 Steering wheel
Audio switches ....................................263
Manual adjustment............................... 67
Power adjustment.................................68
Steering wheel positionmemory .................................................. 53
Storage feature....................................... 319
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 504
Sun visors ................................................. 326
Sunshade Rear........................................................... 342
Roof.............................................................. 79
Switch
ECT switch............................................. 140
Emergency flasher switch ............ 450
Engine switch ........................................ 134
ETCS switch .......................................... 146
Fog light switch .................................... 168
Hazard light switch .......................... 450
Ignition switch ....................................... 134
Light switches ....................................... 165
Power door lock switch .................... 43
Power window switch ........................ 75
Satellite switches.................................329
Transmission shift switches .............142
Window lock switch............................ 75
Wiper and washer switch............... 169

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TachometerTacho indicator...................................... 151
Tachometer ............................................. 151
Tail lights
Switch ....................................................... 165
Talk switch ...............................................289
Telephone switch ................................. 288
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................................... 87
Engine immobilizer system ............. 85
Theft prevention labels ..........................90
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 412
Tire information Glossary................................................. 533
Size ...........................................................530
Tire identification number .............530
Uniform tire quality grading ...........531
Tires
Chains ...................................................... 195
Checking .............................................. 400
If you have a flat tire........................... 481
Inflation pressure.................................. 412
Inflation pressure sensor................ 402
Information............................................528
Replacing................................................ 481
Rotating tires ....................................... 400
Size ............................................................ 519
Snow tires ............................................... 195
Tools ............................................................ 481
Total load capacity ................................ 194 Towing
Dinghy towing ......................... 200, 201
Emergency towing ............................. 451
Trailer towing ........................................ 199
TRAC ......................................................... 185
Traction control...................................... 185
Transmission shift switches.................142
Trip meter ................................................... 151
Trunk Extending trunk space.....................344
Opener ...................................................... 47
Trunk light
Trunk light ................................................ 48
Wattage ................................................. 524
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Switch........................................................ 147
Wattage ................................................. 524
USB port ...................................................... 250
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................................... 327
Wattage ................................................. 524
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 327
VDIM.......................................................... 185
Vehicle dynamics integrated management ........................................ 185
Vehicle identification number .........509
Vehicle stability control ...................... 185
Ventilators ...............................................338
Voice command switch .....................288
VSC ............................................................ 185T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 8 1If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 4 8 9If the engine will not start
P. 8 5Engine immobilizer system
P. 4 9 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved out of PP. 4 9 1If 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 0 1If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 4 9 2If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 4 9 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 3Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 7Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 0 4If the vehicle becomes stuck

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 3 8 3Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 8 2
Hood lock release lever P. 3 8 3Fuel filler door openerP. 8 2Tire inflation pressureP. 5 1 9
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 83, 511
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 1 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
(2WD models) (AWD models)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3)
With filter 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.7 (6.4, 5.6)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 512