2013 LEXUS IS250C run flat

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the open retractable hardtop warning buzzer sounds
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and open or close the retractable hard-
top fully.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and
operate using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
Vehicles with run-flat tires
• Decelerate to the lowest appropriate speed as soon as possible. Do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).
• Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Have the tire replaced by
the nearest Lexus dealer.
• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
Vehicles with standard tires
• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is
flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest
Lexus dealer.
• 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel orna ment, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading
to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the
wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident.
Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a to rque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m,
10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires)
■In some condition (such as at high temperatures)
You cannot continue driving for up to 100 miles (160 km).
■If you cannot distinguish between th e standard tires and run-flat tires
Consult your Lexus dealer.
■Spare tire
A spare tire is not provided on the vehicle with run-flat tires.
■For the detailed information on run-flat tires
See the tire warranty book.
Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer as
soon as possible.
■ Run-flat tires (A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall)
You can continue driving a vehi-
cle with run-flat tires even if any
tire goes flat.
It is able to run for a maximum of
100 miles (160 km) at a speed
below 50 mph (80 km/h) after
the tire pressure warning light
comes on. (P. 4 9 3 )

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Parts removed during the manual closing procedure
Keep any parts removed during the procedure inside the vehicle and take all
removed parts and the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
■When manually closing the retractable hardtop
Observe the following precautions:
●Stop the vehicle on a flat surface in a safe place.
●Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
●Ensure that there are no occupants inside the vehicle.
●Do not perform this procedure while there are strong winds blowing.
●Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
●Be careful not to catch any part of your body or clothing in the moving parts.
●Some parts of this procedure may result in an injury if performed with bare hands.
Protect your hands with gloves or a piece of cloth when performing the proce-
dure.
NOTICE
■After the retractable hardtop has been closed manually
●Drive as slowly as possible. The trunk lid may not be closed securely, causing it to
open due to wind pressure while driving.
●After the procedure is performed, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.

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6-1. Specifications
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is
a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire. A
tube type tire has a tube inside the ti re and the tube maintains the air pres-
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 3 7 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 563)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tire or all season tire (P. 4 3 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 5 1 8 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
Run-flat tire (RFT) or standard tire ( P. 5 76 )
This vehicle can be equipped with ei ther run-flat tires (RFT) or standard
tires. A “RFT” or “DSST” mark is molded on the sidewall of the run-flat
tire.

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6-1. Specifications
Tire size■ Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical
tire size.
Ti r e u s e
(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 or 3 digits)
Speed symbol
(alphabet with one letter)
Run-flat tire code

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Alphabetical index
TachometerTacho indicator...................................... 161
Tachometer ............................................. 161
Tail lights Switch ........................................................ 176
Talk switch* ............................................. 326
Telephone switch*................................ 326
Theft deterrent system Alarm ........................................................ 100
Engine immobilizer system ............. 98
Theft prevention labels ........................ 103
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 441
Tire information Glossary................................................. 579
Size ........................................................... 576
Tire identification number ............. 575
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 577
Tires Chains ..................................................... 233
Checking ................................................. 431
If you have a flat tire ............................513
Inflation pressure.................................. 441
Inflation pressure sensor................ 432
Information............................................ 573
Replacing .................................................513
Rotating tires .......................................... 431
Run-flat tire............................................ 522
Size ...........................................................563
Snow tires .............................................. 233
Spare tire..................................................513
Tools ............................................................ 513
Total load capacity ............................... 232 Towing
Dinghy towing .................................... 238
Emergency towing ........................... 483
Trailer towing ....................................... 237
TRAC ..........................................................214
Traction control.......................................214
Transmission shift switches...... 153, 155
Trip meter ................................................... 161
Trunk Opener ....................................................... 51
Trunk light Trunk light .................................................52
Wattage ................................................. 568
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 468
Switch ........................................................158
Wattage ................................................. 568
USB port* ................................................ 287
Vanity lights Vanity lights.......................................... 363
Wattage ................................................. 568
Vanity mirrors ........................................ 363
VDIM...........................................................214
Vehicle data recordings ......................... 21
Vehicle dynamics integrated management .........................................214
Vehicle identification number......... 553
Vehicle stability control .......................214
Ventilators ................................................. 371
Voice command switch* ................... 327
VSC .............................................................214T
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 5 1 3
P. 5 2 2If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 5 2 4If the engine will not start
P. 9 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 5 3 2If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 5 2 6If 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 3 6If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 5 2 7If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 5 3 2If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 4 7Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 0 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 5 3 9If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning message is displayedP. 5 0 0If a warning message is displayed