2019 LEXUS RX350 spare tire

660 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U WARNING ■
Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recomm ended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label [tire and load in formation label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle ha s been equipped with a tire pressure moni-
toring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure
telltale (tire pressure warning light) when on e or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low ti re pressure telltale (tire pressure warning
light) illuminates, you should st op and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a si gnificantly under-inflat ed tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure . Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure wa rning system) is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is th e driver’s responsibility to ma intain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the le vel to trigger illumina tion of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale (tir e pressure warning light).
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) mal-
function indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
(tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi cator is combined with the low tire pres-
sure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one mi nute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will cont inue upon subsequent vehicl e start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists. When the malfunction in dicator is illuminated, the system may not
be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfun ctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressu re warning system) to continue to function
properly.
NOTICE ■
To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificatio ns or makers, as the tire pressure warning
system may not operate properly.

666 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.●
Set the parking brake. ●
Shift the shift lever to P. ●
Stop the engine. ●
Turn on the emergency flashers. (  P. 644)If you have a flat tire Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires:  P. 604WARNING ■
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could re sult in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U 
RX350
* : Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire Jack
Towing eyelet (if equipped)
Wheel lock key* (if equipped)1
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668 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U 
RX350L
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire Jack
Towing eyelet
Adapter socketWARNING ■
Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the ve hicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury. ●
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains. ●
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle. ●
Put the jack properly in its jack point. ●
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.●
Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●
When raising the vehicle, do not pu t an object on or under the jack.●
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire. ●
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. ●
When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there
are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering. 1
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670 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U Secure the deck board using the hook. (  P. 540)
Disengage the hook and take out
the jack. RX350: Remove the wheel nut wrench
and then the jack
RX350L: Remove the jack handle and
then the jack 
RX350
Secure the deck board using the hook. (  P. 540)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire. 
RX350L
Remove the deck board.
Remove the cover.Taking out the jack 1
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Taking out the spare tire 1
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6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U Attach the adapter socket to the
spare tire clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle extension.
Connect the jack handle to the
adapter socket. Turn the jack handle
counterclockwise. The tire will be lowered completely to
the ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower the
spare tire. If the handle is turned quickly,
the wire cable may come off the shaft
inside the unit and the tire may not be
lowered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered:  P. 674
Pull out the spare tire and stand it
against the bumper. 3
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672 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U Fully depress the secondary latch
and remove the holding bracket
from the hoist assembly .
Tilt the bracket and pass it
through the wheel opening. Then
remove the hoist assembly . 7
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WARNING ■
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.

674 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire. When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
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If the spare tire cannot be lowered (RX350L)
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it may not have been stowed properly. Perform the
following procedure:
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered, the wire cable may be severed. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer. 4
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Fully tighten the spare tire clamp bolt by turn-
ing the jack handle clockwise until two clicks
are heard and the jack handle skips.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire.
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered,
attempt to fully tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt again by turning the jack handle clock-
wise. Then turn it counterclockwise at least 2
turns to lower the spare tire. 1
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