2013 Lexus IS300h winter tires

15Pictorial index
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 405
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 428
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 564
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530, 544
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 565
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 515
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . P. 226
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 287
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Back up light
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Rear fog light*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Back up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 479, Watts: P. 572)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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3104-6. Driving tips
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recirculated
air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air condition-
ing system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appropriate for
the season.
Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor
fuel economy.
Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently
driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up,
which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

3114-6. Driving tips
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
•Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
•Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the rear tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 18-inch tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the
water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or
on the brakes.
Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before get-
ting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the
vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle