2015 Lexus GS450h tires

GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
3234-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front and rear tires of the same size except for
the vehicles with LDH and 19 inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when
tire chains are fitted.
■When standing the windshield wipers up
Raise the wipers in line with the windshield. (→P. 3 2 1 )
Failure to do so may result in damage to the wipers and/or the hood.
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 323 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

407
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................ 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ................... 412
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 415
General maintenance ............... 418
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .................................... 422 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 423
Hood ............................................... 426
Positioning a floor jack ..............427
Engine compartment ............... 429
12-volt battery.............................. 439
Tires.................................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ............... 453
Wheels ........................................... 456
Air conditioning filter ...............458
Electronic key battery ..............460
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 462
Headlight aim ...............................477
Light bulbs..................................... 479
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 407 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
4216-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Ve h i c l e e x t e r i o r
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of fluidleakage after the vehicle has been
parked.
Ti r e s
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged orexcessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated accord- ing to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or skip-
ping.
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 421 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

443
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.
Replace or rotate tires in accord ance with maintenance schedules and
treadwear.
Checking tires
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is shown by the “TWI” or “ ∆” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
1
2
3
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 443 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

444
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire
life, Lexus recommends that tire rota-
tion is carried out at the same interval
as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
XVehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes
Tires cannot be rotated.
Tire rotation
Front
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 444 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
4456-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pres-
sure before serious problems arise.
XVehicles without the tire inflation pressure display function
If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a warning light. ( →P. 507)
XVehicles with the tire inflation pressure display function
●If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a screen display and a warning light. ( →P. 5 3 1 )
●The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information display. ( →P. 99)
◆Installing tire pressure wa rning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed,
new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer
and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Lexus
dealer. ( →P. 4 4 7 )
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
●When rotating the tires.
●When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing
traveling speed or load weight.
When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.
Tire pressure warning system
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 445 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
4476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
◆Registering ID codes
The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is equipped with a
unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID code. Have the ID code
registered by your Lexus dealer.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the
tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 min-
utes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a sys-
tem malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.
■When rotating the tires (vehicles with the tire inflation pressure display function)
Make sure that the power switch is off. If the tires are rotated while the power switch
is in ON mode, the tire position information will not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the power switch to off and then to ON mode,
or initialize the system after checking that the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 447 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM

448
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Low profile tires (except 225/50R17 tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when compared to standard tires. Be sure to use
snow tires or tire chains on snowy and/or icy roads and drive carefully at a speed
appropriate for road and weather conditions.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1 /2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving
under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction perfor-
mance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or
icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is
recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be ade-
quate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year-round. All season
tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration and han-
dling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires.
If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capacity
as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equip-
ment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install stud-
ded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow
tires should be installed on all wheels. (→P. 3 1 8 )
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the tire.
(
→ P. 5 8 7 )
GS450h_OM_OM30F70U_(U).book Page 448 Monday, January 19, 2015 9:34 AM