2021 LEXUS RC300 spare tire location

2656-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RC300Check 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 indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.
WARNING
■When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine
is hot or running as washer fluid contains
alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on
the engine, etc.
NOTICE
■Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
■Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

3017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, fr ont impact sensors,
side impact sensors (door), side impact
sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat
belt buckle switch, front passenger occu-
pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON”
indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pret ensioners, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(  P.29)
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat
belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, the front passenger detection
sensor may cause th e warning light to
flash and the warning buzzer to sound
even if a passenger is not sitting in the
seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-
sor may not detect a passenger, and the
warning light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving
trips.
If the light does not go off even after several
trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning
light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insuffi- cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning
light may come on and the warning buzzer
may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Check the tire inflatio n pressure and adjust
to the appropriate leve l. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn
off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure wa rning light may come
on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes
caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-
ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare
tire
The spare tire is not equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a
tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light
will not turn off even though the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not function properly
 P.268
■If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute
If the tire pressure wa rning light frequently
comes on after blinking for 1 minute when
the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus
dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard
due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(flashes)
Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

3077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.
 Set the parking brake.
 Shift the shift lever to P.
 Stop the engine.
 Turn on the emergency flashers.
( P.286)
Type A
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
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.265
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat
tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an
accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
A
B
C
D

3137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When the spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the spare tire compared to when driv-
ing with standard tires.
■If you have a flat rear tire on a road cov-
ered with snow or ice (vehicles with
front and rear tires of the same size
except for vehicles with LDH and
19-inch tires)
Install the spare tire on one of the front
wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
1 Replace a front tire with the spare tire.
2 Replace the flat rear tire with the tire
removed from the front of the vehicle.
3 Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
WARNING
■When using the spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided
is specifically desi gned for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare
tire on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one spare tire
simultaneously.
●Replace the spare tire with a standard
tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
■When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly
detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
•PCS
•EPS
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System (if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• LDH (Lexus Dynamic Handling sys- tem) (if equipped)
• DRS (Dynamic Rear Steering) (if equipped)
• VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Lexus parking assist monitor
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, bu t it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50
mph (80 km/h) when a spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The spare tire is not designed for driving
at high speeds. Failure to observe this
precaution may lead to an accident caus-
ing 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 possibility
of personal injury during a collision or
sudden braking.

3428-1. Specifications
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.343)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.342)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.265)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a 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.345)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.345)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
“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.
Type A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)

393Alphabetical Index
Seats, FrontChild seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 40
Sensor Automatic headlight system................... 142
Automatic High Beam system.............. 144
Inside rear view mirror............................... 110
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ..........................................................169
Radar sensor................................................. 158
Rain-sensing windshield wipers...........153
Service reminder message ..................... 248
Shift lever Automatic transmission ............................. 131
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch ..................................................... 142
Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Side mirrors Adjustment....................................................... 110
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...................... 191
Folding ................................................................. 111
Linked mirror function when reversing111
Mirror position memory...........................102
RCTA function ............................................... 191
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................ 282
Turn signal lever ...........................................136
Wattage..........................................................338
Side windows ................................................... 112
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location........................................... 95
Entry functions................................................88
Starting the engine ...................................... 127
Warning message.....................................303
Snow mode ......................................................133
Snow tires ....................................................... 205
Spare tire......................................................... 307 Storage location ......................................... 307
Spark plug ...................................................... 332
Specifications ................................................ 328 Speed indicator ............................................... 68
Speed meter
Speed indicator..............................................68
Speedometer ................................................... 66
Steering lock Column lock release .................................. 127
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................ 127
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 108
Heated steering wheel ............................ 223
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Power easy access system .................... 102
Steering wheel position memory........ 102
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................282
Wattage ......................................................... 338
Storage features ...........................................227
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................326
Sun visors ..........................................................231
Sunshade Roof...................................................................... 115
Switch ASC (Active Sound Control) dial........ 141
Meter control switches .............................. 72
Switches Activating the Automatic High Beam144
Automatic High Beam system ..............144
Brake Hold switch...................................... 139
Door lock switches ......................................90
Driving mode select switch ................... 199
Driving position memory switches .... 102
Emergency flashers switch .................. 286
Engine switch ................................................. 127
Garage door opener switches........... 232
Heated steering wheel switch ............. 223
Ignition switch ................................................ 127
Instrument panel light control switches71
Light switches ................................................142
Moon roof switches..................................... 114
“ODO TRIP” switch .................................... 70