2016 Lexus GS F spare tire location

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GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
(
→ P. 5 6 8 )
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when op erating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the trunk), conditions (inside a metal
bag, close to metallic objects) and the radio waves in the surrounding area. (→P. 1 4 5 )
■If the smart access system with push-b utton start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 5 2 0 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 5 2 1
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 6 8 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 137, 144, 520)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 5 2 1
●Stopping the engine: →P. 1 9 8

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GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
New tread
Wo r n t r e a d
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.
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
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4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WA R N I N G
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a spare tire is installed on
the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe this precau-
tion 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 storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the spare tire installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
•Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
•EPS
•AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system (if equipped) • LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
• DRS (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)

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5598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ti r e s i z e (→ P. 5 6 0 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 5 6 0 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 4 1 3 )
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. 5 6 3 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 6 3 )
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. 4 1 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. 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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617Alphabetical index
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
S-FLOW mode ..................................... 329
Shift lever ................................................. 202Automatic transmission ..................202
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 517
Shift lever light ....................................... 347
Shift lock system......................................517
Side airbags ............................................... 42
Side display ............................................. 326
Side marker lights...................................215
Light switch ............................................ 215
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Welcome light illumination control ................................................... 138
Side mirrors ............................................... 171 Adjusting and folding .......................... 171
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ............ 298
Linked mirror function
when reversing ..................................173
Mirror position memory .................. 160
Side turn signal lights .......................... 209 Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Turn signal lever ................................ 209
Smart access system
with push-button start ...................... 150Antenna location ................................. 150
Entry functions .......................................137
Starting the engine ..............................197
Warning message ............................ 459
Snow mode ............................................. 203
Snow tires ................................................ 320 Spare tire ................................................... 491
Inflation pressure............................... 550
Storage location ................................. 492
Spark plug ................................................547
Specifications......................................... 538
Speed indicator........................................ 95
Speedometer .................................... 87, 94
Sport mode ............................................. 293
Steering lock ............................................ 199 Column lock release .........................199
Steering lock system warning message...........................489
Steering wheel ........................................168 Adjustment............................................. 168
Audio switches
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Heated steering wheel ................... 342
Power easy access system ............ 160
Steering wheel
position memory ............................. 160
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 439
Storage feature ..................................... 350
Storage precautions ........................... 350
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 534
Sun shade
Rear ............................................................361
Rear door ................................................361
Roof ............................................................ 179
Sun visors................................................. 358
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.