2021 LEXUS RX450h spare tire location

3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 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.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repe atedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus
dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
■Proper storage of the spare tire
(RX450hL)
As an improperly stored spare tire may
cause damage to the wire cable that holds
it, check that the spare tire is stored prop-
erly on a daily basis.
●If the stored spare tire appears to be
slanted or rattles while driving, the spare
tire may not be properly stored. Store the
spare tire again by performing the follow-
ing tire change procedure correctly:
1 If the spare tire is slanted, the hoist
assembly may be stuck in the wheel
opening. If the spare tire rattles while
driving, it may not be fully raised. Lower
the spare tire to the ground and make
sure that the hoist assembly is perpen-
dicular to the wheel opening.
2 Raise the tire slowly and steadily until a
click is heard and the jack handle skips.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, the wire
cable may be severed. Have the vehicle
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

4337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX450hJack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Wheel lock key
* (if equipped)
Jack
*: 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
A
B
C
D
E

4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
•Automatic High Beam
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively affect the drive-train components:
•E-Four
■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 deat h 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.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving
with the compact spar e tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be
careful when driving over uneven road
surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact 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 pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.
■When stowing the flat tire
(RX450hL)
●Ensure that there is no object caught
between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
●Securely tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by
the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire loca-
tion. Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to the spare tire carrier. Proper
storage reduces the possibility of injury
in a collision or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and the
spare tire replaced with it as soon as
possible.

4718-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Full-size tire
Compact spare tireTire size ( P.473)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.472)
Location of treadwear indicators ( P.380)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
Tire information
Typical tire symbols
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B
C
D
E

522Alphabetical Index
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt.........................................................................359
Emergency Locking Retractor .............. 28
How to wear your seat belt ......................27
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................................................................27
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............................................................................ 26
Reminder light and buzzer ......... 421, 422
Seat belt extender .........................................27
Seat belt pretensioners .............................. 29
SRS warning light ...................................... 420
Seat heaters .................................................... 318
Seat position memory.................................. 142
Seat ventilators .............................................. 318
Seating capacity............................................. 172
Seats Adjustment............................................. 131, 133
Adjustment precautions .................. 131, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion .................................................................... 45
Cleaning.........................................................359
Driving position memory......................... 142
Folding down the rear seatbacks........133
Head restraints .............................................145
Power easy access system ..................... 142
Properly sitting in the seat ........................ 25
Seat heaters ................................................... 318
Seat position memory ............................... 142
Seat ventilators............................................. 318
Sensor Automatic headlight system.................200
Automatic High Beam system............ 203
Inside rear view mirror..............................149
Intuitive parking assist.............................. 255
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).....................227
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles).......................277
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................272
Radar sensor...................................... 214, 249
Rain-sensing windshield wipers......... 207 RCTA............................................................... 262
Service plug ...................................................... 69
Service reminder message ..................... 362
Shift lever Hybrid transmission..................................... 191
Shift lever light ................................................321
Side airbags ...................................................... 30
Side doors........................................................ 109
Side marker lights Light switch .................................................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Side mirrors Adjustment ..................................................... 150
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor).................. 247
Folding................................................................ 151
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
........................................................................... 150
Mirror position memory ...........................142
RCTA function ..............................................261
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Side windows ..................................................153
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ......................................... 125
Entry functions ..................................... 109, 114
Starting the hybrid system ...................... 184
Smartphone holder..................................... 326
Snow tires .........................................................291
Spare tire......................................................... 432 Storage location .........................................433
Spark plug ...................................................... 464
Specifications ................................................ 460
Speedometer ................................................... 83
Steering lock Column lock release ................................. 185
Steering lock system warning message........................................................................... 185
Steering wheel Adjustment ..................................................... 148
Heated steering wheel ............................. 318

524Alphabetical Index
Tire pressure warning systemFunction .......................................................... 382
Initializing ...................................................... 385
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ......................................384
Registering ID codes ............................... 387
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tires Chains ............................................................. 292
Checking ...................................................... 380
If you have a flat tire .................................. 432
Inflation pressure........................................ 387
Information ...................................................... 471
Replacing ....................................................... 432
Rotating tires ................................................ 382
Size.................................................................... 466
Snow tires ........................................................ 291
Spare tire........................................................ 432
Tire inflation pressu re display function
......................................................................... 382
Tire pressure warning system ............. 382
Warning light ............................................... 422
Tools.................................................................. 433
Top tether strap................................................57
Total load capacity ...................................... 460
Towing Dinghy towing .............................................. 183
Emergency towing ..................................... 413
Towing eyelet ................................................415
Trailer towing ................................................. 173
TRAC (Traction Control) ........................ 284
Traction battery (hybrid battery) Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents.............................................................................. 71
Location............................................................. 69
Specification ................................................. 462
Warning message.........................................72
Traction Control (TRAC) ........................ 284
Traction motor (electric motor) ............... 66
Trailer Sway Control.................................. 284
Trailer towing .................................................. 173 Transmission
Driving mode select switch ................... 281
Hybrid transmission..................................... 191
M mode ........................................................... 193
Paddle shift switches ....................... 192, 193
Trip meters ........................................................ 87
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............................... 400
Turn signal lever .......................................... 194
Wattage ......................................................... 468
U
USB charging ports.................................... 334
V
Vanity lights.................................................... 345Wattage ......................................................... 468
Vanity mirrors ............................................... 345
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Man- agement)...................................................... 284
Vehicle data recording ....................................7
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Manage- ment (VDIM).............................................. 284
Vehicle identification number ................ 460
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ........... 283
Ventilators (seat ventilators).................... 318
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ........... 283
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning.................................... 244
Brake Override System .........................420
Door lock .......................................................... 110
Downshifting ................................................. 193
Drive-Start Control...................................420
Electric power steering.............................421
Hands off steering wheel warning (LTA).......................................................................... 234
High coolant temperature...................... 418
Hybrid system overheat .......................... 419