6558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350_U_OM48E90U ■
The compact spare tire ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency. ●
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. ( P. 6 8 0 )■
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped wi th a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare ti re will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, th e light remains on.■
When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire inst alled, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires. 1
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746 Alphabetical index
RX350_U_OM48E90U Tires............................................................ 584
Chains....................................................... 381
Checking............................................... 584
Glossary ................................................ 693
If you have a flat tire ......................... 646
Inflation pressure .................. 593, 680
Replacing .............................................. 646
Rotating tires ....................................... 584
Size ........................................................... 680
Snow tires ............................................. 382
Spare tire ...................................646, 680
Tire identification number............. 688
Tire pressure warning system .... 585
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading................................................ 691
Warning light ...................................... 636
Tools........................................................... 647
Top tether strap.......................................... 71
Total load capacity ............................... 674
Touchless power back door ..............132
Towing
Dinghy towing ...................................... 219
Emergency towing ............................626
Towing eyelet.......................................629
Trailer Sway Control ........................375
Trailer towing ............................205, 218
TRAC (Traction Control) ................. 374
Traction Control (TRAC) ................. 374
Trailer Sway Control........................... 375
Trailer towing ...............................205, 218 Transmission
Automatic transmission ...... 225, 229
Driving mode select switch .......... 369
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P .................................. 660
M mode .................................................... 231
Paddle shift switches..............230, 231
S mode.................................................... 226
Trip meters ................................................103
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 610
Turn signal lever ................................. 234
Wattage ................................................. 682
USB memory ......................................... 433
USB port .................................................. 399
Vanity lights ............................................ 523
Wattage ................................................. 682
Vanity mirrors........................................ 523
Vanity lights .......................................... 523
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated Manag ement)...............375
Vehicle data recordings...........................9
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated
Management (VDIM)......................375
Vehicle identification number .........675
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) .....374
Voice command system......................481
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ..... 374 U
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