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5537-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Secure the deck board using the hook. ( P. 4 3 0 )
Disengage the hook and take out
the jack. Remove the wheel nut wrench and then
the jack.
Secure the deck board using the hook. ( P. 4 3 0 )
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.Taking out the jack 1
2
Taking out the spare tire 1
2
3
WA R N I N G ■
When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.
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5577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface. If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount. Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact with
the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration. For vehicles with wheel lock nuts,
tighten the wheel lock nut last
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.Installing the spare tire 1
Disc wheel
seatTapered portion2
3
4
5
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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
2
3
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560 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX450h_U_OM0E013U NOTICE ■
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle
When driving with the compact spare tire inst alled, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces, etc. ■
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 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.
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5898-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
RX450h_U_OM0E013U
Ty p e A
Ty p e BSteering Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels Ti r e s i z e 235/65R18 106V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 18 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z e 235/55R20 102V, T165/90D18 107M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear tire
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare tire
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph [160 km/h])
(in countries where such speeds are permitted by
law)
Add 11 psi (70 kPa, 0.7 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
front and rear tires. Never exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure indicated on the tire
sidewall.
Wheel size 20 8 J, 18 4 T (spare)
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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654 Alphabetical index
RX450h_U_OM0E013U Sensor
Automatic headlight system .........253
Camera sensor ................................... 273
Humidity sensor .................................. 413
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 184
Intuitive parking assist ......................339
Radar sensor ........................................ 273
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers .................................................... 261
Touchless sensor ................................ 144
Service reminder indicators ............... 92
Shift lever ................................................. 239
Side airbags ............................................... 39
Side doors..................................................136
Side marker lights
Light switch ............................................ 251
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 513
Side mirrors ............................................. 185
Adjusting and folding........................ 185
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)............363
Heaters................................................... 409 Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Turn signal lever ................................. 244
Smart access system
with push-button start .......................158
Antenna location................................. 158
Entry functions ............................136, 142
Starting the hybrid system............. 232
Snow tires ................................................ 392
Spare tire
Inflation pressure............................... 589
Storage location ................................ 550
Spark plug ............................................... 587
Specifications......................................... 582
Speedometer ............................................. 97
Sport mode .............................................. 377
Steering wheel ......................................... 181
Adjustment............................................... 181
Heated steering wheel .....................415
Power easy access system ............. 174
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .........................513
Storage feature ....................................... 421
Storage precautions ............................. 421
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck........ 578