2018 Lexus GS450h spare tire location

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1393-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Operation of each component
■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 wi th push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
( → P. 494)
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electr onic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating 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 no t operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the trunk.
The key confinement prevention function ma y 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 th e radio waves in the surrounding area. ( →P. 130)
■If the smart access system with push-button start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 454)
●Starting the hybrid system: →P. 455
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 494)
■If the smart access system with push-button start has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the d oors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote cont rol or mechanical key. (→P. 122, 129, 454)
●Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: →P. 455
●Stopping the hybrid system: →P. 183

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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
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicato rs is shown by a “TWI” or “Δ” 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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4427-2. 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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4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution 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 possibilit y of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with th e compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be care ful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■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.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
(if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)
• Adaptive Variable Suspension system • LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
•VDIM
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system
• DRS (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (if equipped)

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4858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tire size (→ P. 486)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 486)
Location of trea dwear indicators (→ P. 365)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-c oated 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. 489)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 489)
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. 369)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. 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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541Alphabetical index
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Spare tire....................................................441Inflation pressure ................................ 477
Storage location ................................. 477
Spark plug ............................................... 475
Specifications ......................................... 470
Speedometer ............................................ 88
Sport mode ............................................. 258
Steering lock ........................................... 184 Column lock release ......................... 185
Steering lock system warning message ...........................439
Steering wheel ........................................ 153 Adjustment ............................................. 153
Audio switches
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Heated steering wheel ................... 302
Power easy access system ............ 145
Steering wheel position memory.............................. 145
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ........................393
Storage feature ..................................... 307
Storage precautions............................ 307
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 466
Sun shade Rear............................................................ 318
Rear door................................................ 318
Roof............................................................ 164
Sun visors ...................................................314 Switches
Audio remote control switches
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Automatic High Beam switch ..... 203
Brake hold switch............................... 198
Cruise control switch .......... 243, 255
Door lock switches ............................. 124
Driving mode select switch ..........258
Driving position memory switches ................................................145
Emergency flashers switch ........... 396
EV drive mode switch ......................187
Garage door opener switches ................................................ 321
Heated steering wheel switch ................................................... 302
HUD (Head-up display) switches ............................................... 103
Ignition switch........................................182
Intuitive parking assist
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Light switch...........................................200
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) switch ................................................... 238
Meter control switches ...................... 96
Moon roof switches ...........................163
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................156
Paddle shift switches........................... 191
Parking brake switches ....................196
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.