558 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U ■
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. 5 8 9 )■
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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656 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Tachometer ................................................97
Tail lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Theft deterrent system
Alarm........................................................... 87
Immobilizer system ............................. 85
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ............................. 589
Warning light ...................................... 538
Tire information ..................................... 594
Glossary .................................................. 601
Size ............................................................597
Tire identification number............. 596
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................. 599
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing ............................................... 488
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ............... 488
Registering ID codes ...................... 489
Warning light ...................................... 538 Tires ............................................................487
Chains .......................................................391
Checking ............................................... 487
Glossary.................................................. 601
If you have a flat tire .......................... 549
Inflation pressure................... 496, 589
Replacing ............................................... 549
Rotating tires ........................................ 487
Size .......................................................... 589
Snow tires .............................................. 392
Spare tire................................... 549, 589
Tire identification number .............596
Tire pressure warning system .... 488
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....599
Warning light .......................................538
Tools .......................................................... 550
Top tether strap ........................................ 73
Total load capacity............................... 582
Touchless power back door .............. 144
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................................... 231
Emergency towing ...........................530
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 382
Trailer towing............................. 217, 230
TRAC (Traction Control)...................381
Traction Control (TRAC)...................381
Trailer Sway Control .......................... 382
Trailer towing ................................217, 230T
