2012 Lexus LFA flat tire

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ply separationA parting of rubber comp
ound between adjacent
plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fab-
ric and steel or other mate
rials, 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
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The 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 m The 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 d That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tire related termMeaning

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6-3.Initialization
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases
such as after maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Oil maintenance After changing engine oil P. 132
Tire pressure warning
system When changing the tire inflation pres-
sure by changing traveling speed.
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ....................... 166
Emergency, in case ofIf the active rear wing will not operate ....................................... 325
If the engine will not start ............... 343
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................................ 50
If the parking brake cannot be released ....................................... 345
If the rear hatch cannot be opened ....................................................29
If the vehicle has a discharged battery.................................................. 348
If the warning buzzer sounds........ 312
If the warning light turns on ............ 312
If the warning message is displayed .............................................322
If you have a flat tire ........................ 332
If you lose your keys ........................ 344
If you lose your wireless remote control ................................ 344
If you think something is wrong...................................................308
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 354
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ......... 355
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................................... 303
If your vehicle overheats.................. 351 Emergency flashers
Switch.......................................................302
Engine “ENGINE START” switch ...............98
Compartment......................................256
Engine coolant ................................... 260
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Engine speed restrictions .................90
Engine starting restrictions............... 181
Hood ....................................................... 250
How to start the engine .....................98
Identification number ...................... 358
Idling with five cylinders.....................90
If the engine will not start................343
Ignition switch .........................................98
Overheating .......................................... 351
Tachometer ......................................... 260
Variable red zone................................. 119
Warning light ........................................ 314
Warning message ................. 324, 327
Engine coolant Capacity .................................................362
Checking .............................................. 260
Coolant type ........................................362
Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................................... 116
Preparing and checking before winter .....................................180E
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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant temperature gauge......................................................... 116
Engine immobilizer system.................. 53
Engine oil Adding engine oil .............................. 257
Capacity ...................................................361
Checking ............................................... 257
Engine oil consumption..................258
Engine oil pressure gauge ............... 116
Engine oil temperature gauge ....... 116
Oil brand .................................................361
Temperature ......................................... 100
Warning message..................324, 327
Engine oil level ........................................ 132
Engine oil maintenance ....................... 132
Engine oil temperature.......................... 116
EPS .............................................................. 166
Event data recorder ............................. 310 First-aid kit ................................................ 218
Flatbed tow truck.................................. 306
Floor jack ................................................. 253
Floor mats ..................................................215
Fluid
Brake ........................................................262
Washer....................................................264
Front turn signal lights Switch .......................................................... 112
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Wattage ..................................................367
Fuel Capacity ................................................ 360
Fuel gauge ................................................ 116
Fuel pump shut off system ............ 309
Fuel tank cap ...........................................49
Information ........................................... 368
Warning light......................................... 315
Fuel consumption .......................... 118, 132
Fuel filler door Fuel tank.....................................................49
Washer fluid .........................................264
Fuel pump shut off system................. 309
Fuses .......................................................... 287
Gauges Adding engine oil...............................257
Tire pressure.........................................270
Meter ........................................................... 116
Gear changes ......................................... 102
Glove box ................................................. 210F
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Alphabetical index
Switch“ENGINE START” switch ............... 98
Active rear wing ..................................... 171
Air conditioning system......... 186, 194
Audio system ....................................... 202
AUTO driving mode button......... 104
Control pad ............................................125
Driving mode selector switch ...... 104
Emergency flasher switch ............. 302
Hazard light switch ........................... 302
Interior lights.........................................208
Light switches ....................................... 158
Paddle shift switches ..........................102
Parking brake ..........................................113
Power door lock switch .................... 25
Power window switch ........................ 46
Reverse selector switch .................. 103
Shift speed selector ............................107
Talk switch*
1............................................ 191
Turn signal lever ................................... 167
VSC off switch ........................................112
Wipers and washer switch ............ 160 Tachometer
Tacho indicator .................................... 129
Tachometer.............................................. 116
Rev Peak.................................................. 148
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 299
Switch ........................................................158
Talk switch*
1................................................... 191
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 55
Engine immobilizer system ..............53
Timer Lap timer ................................................. 142
Tire information Glossary ................................................. 377
Size ............................................................373
Tire identification number .............. 372
Uniform tire quality grading..........375
Tire inflation pressure ............... 132, 366
Tire inflation pressure gauge ........... 278
Tires Air gauge................................................278
Chains.........................................................181
Checking................................................270
If you have a flat tire ..........................332
Inflation pressure ..................... 132, 366
Inflation pressure sensor ................270
Information ............................................. 371
Size ........................................................... 366
Snow tires................................................180
Tire inflation pressure gauge........278
Tire inflation pressure label ........... 277
Tool bag....................................... 281, 332
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 3 3 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 9 8Ignition switch
P. 3 4 3If the engine will not start
P. 5 3Engine immobilizer system
P. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The engine coolant temperature
gauge enters the red zone
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hoodP. 3 5 1If your vehicle overheats
The parking brake cannot be
releasedP. 3 4 5If the parking brake cannot be released
The key/wireless remote
control is lostP. 3 4 4If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter
The battery runs outP. 3 4 8If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 2 5Doors
The rear hatch cannot be
openedP. 2 9Rear hatch
The horn begins to soundP. 5 5Alarm

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 5 0Rear hatch openerP. 2 9Fuel filler doorP. 4 9
Hood release lever P. 2 5 0Fuel filler door opener P. 4 9Tire inflation pressureP. 3 6 6
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)19.3 gal. (73 L, 16.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Vehicle speedFrontRear
Less than 155
(250)
[mph (km/h)]33 (230, 2.3) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
155 (250) or
more
[mph (km/h)]41 (280, 2.8) [psi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or
bar)]
Engine oil brand“Mobil 1 5W-50”