2014 Lexus GS350 spare tire location

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by the “TWI” or “” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and pres-
sure if not rotated.
Replace or rotate tires in accord ance with maintenance schedules and
treadwear.
Checking tires
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7377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
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7487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire
is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of pe rsonal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■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 perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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8-1. Specifications
Tire size (P. 7 8 4 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 783)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 6 4 2 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form
the plies in a tire.
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 put into the tire. A tube type
tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 7 8 8 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 7 8 8 )
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 tires or all season tires ( P. 6 4 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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839Alphabetical index
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Seats............................................................ 130Adjustment ............................................. 130
Adjustment precautions .................... 131
Child seats/child restraint system installation..............................59
Cleaning .................................................. 612
Driving position memory .................132
Head restraints ..................................... 138
Power easy access system .............132
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 28
Seat heaters ........................................... 581
Seat position memory........................132
Seat ventilators ..................................... 581
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... 195
Humidity sensor ................................ 365
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 143
Intuitive parking assist ......................240
Lexus night view ................................ 302
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .........239
Radar sensor ................... 224, 281, 291
Rain-sensing windshield wipers .................................................. 203
Service reminder indicators ................76
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 363
Shift lever .................................................. 180 Automatic transmission ...................180
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 751
Shift lever light .........................................561
Shift lock system......................................751
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights...................................192 Light switch ............................................ 192
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 103 Side mirrors .............................................. 144
Adjusting and folding ........................ 144
Blind Spot Monitor ...........................288
Linked mirror function when reversing..................................145
Mirror position memory .................. 132
Side turn signal lights ............................186 Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Turn signal lever .................................. 186
Smart access system with push-button start .......................103 Antenna location................................. 105
Entry functions ..................................... 103
Starting the engine .............................. 173
Warning message...............................718
Snow tires ................................................ 308
Spare tire ..................................................736 Inflation pressure................................ 776
Storage location ..................................737
Spark plug ................................................ 772
Specifications......................................... 768
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Steering lock ............................................ 176 Column lock release ......................... 177
Steering lock system warning message........................... 734
Steering wheel ..........................................141 Adjustment................................................141
Audio switches ................................... 492
Heated steering wheel ................... 579
Power easy access system ............. 132
Steering wheel position memory .............................. 132
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 687
Storage feature ..................................... 564