LEXUS ES 300H (2019 year). Instruction - part 21
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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.
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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 repeatedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult your Lexus
dealer.
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Vehicles with 17-inch tires:
The wheel angle differs from vehicles
equipped with 18-inch tires. Therefore, 18-
inch tires cannot be installed, as sufficient
gaps with surrounding parts cannot be
ensured.
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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.
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Low profile tires (18-inch tires)
Generally, low profile tires will wear more
rapidly and tire grip performance will be
reduced on snowy and/or icy roads when
compared to standard tires. Be sure to use
snow tires on snowy and/or icy roads and
drive carefully at a speed appropriate for
road and weather conditions.
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Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of
either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the
load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. (
P.403)
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
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Tire types
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Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway driv-
ing under dry conditions. Since summer
tires do not have the same traction per-
formance as snow tires, summer tires are
inadequate for driving on snow-covered
or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is
recommended. When installing snow
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
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All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be ade-
quate for driving in most winter condi-
tions as well as for use year-round. All
season tires, however, do not have ade-
quate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway
driving.
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Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy
roads, we recommend using snow tires. If
you need snow tires, select tires of the
same size, construction and load capacity
as the originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equip-
ment, make sure your snow tires also
have radial construction. Do not install
studded tires without first checking local
regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tires should be installed on all
wheels. (
P.242)
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If the tread on snow tires wears down
below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is
lost.
WARNING
■
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
parts of the drivetrain as well as danger-
ous handling characteristics, which may
lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
●
Do not mix tires of different makes,
models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably
different treadwear.
●
Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended by Lexus.
●
Do not mix differently constructed
tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●
Do not tow if your vehicle has a com-
pact spare tire installed.
●
Do not mix summer, all season and
snow tires.
●
Do not use tires that have been used
on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know
how they were used previously.
NOTICE
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Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on
roads with loose surfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire
inflation pressure, reducing the cushion-
ing ability of the tires. In addition, driving
on rough roads may cause damage to
the tires themselves, as well as the vehi-
cle’s wheels and body.
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Low profile tires (18-inch tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater dam-
age than usual to the tire wheel when
sustaining impact from the road surface.
Therefore, pay attention to the following:
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Rotate the tires in the order shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend tire life,
Lexus recommends that tire rotation is car-
ried out at the same interval as tire inspec-
tion.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
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When rotating the tires
Make sure that the power switch is off. If the
tires are rotated while the power switch is in
ON mode, the tire position information will
not be updated.
If this accidentally occurs, either turn the
power switch to off and then to ON mode,
or initialize the system after checking that
the tire pressure is properly adjusted.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire
pressure warning system that uses tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters to detect low tire inflation pressure
before serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops below a
predetermined level, the driver is
warned by a screen display and a
warning light. (
P.362)
The tire pressure detected by the
tire pressure warning system can be
displayed on the multi-information
display. (
P.73)
The illustration used is intended as an
example, and may differ from the image
that is actually displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
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Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system does not
replace routine tire inflation pressure
checks. Make sure to check tire inflation
pressure as part of your routine of daily
vehicle checks.
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Tire inflation pressure
●
It may take a few minutes to display the
tire inflation pressure after the power
switch is turned to ON mode.
It may also take a few minutes to display
the tire inflation pressure after inflation
pressure has been adjusted.
NOTICE
●
Be sure to use proper tire inflation
pressure. If tires are under-inflated,
they may be damaged more severely.
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Avoid potholes, uneven pavement,
curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so may lead to severe tire and
wheel damage.
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If tire inflation pressure of each tire
becomes low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires
and/or wheels may be ruined.
Tire rotation
Tire pressure warning system
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Tire inflation pressure changes with tem-
perature. The displayed values may also
be different from the values measured
using a tire pressure gauge.
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Situations in which the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly
●
In the following cases, the tire pressure
warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is
not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is
not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is
equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave
signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehi-
cle, particularly around the wheels or
wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely
higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning
computer.
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Performance may be affected in the fol-
lowing situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant,
gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates
strong radio waves or electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular
phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication device
If tire position information is not correctly
displayed due to the radio wave conditions,
the display may be corrected by driving and
changing the radio wave conditions.
●
When the vehicle is parked, the time
taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
●
When tire inflation pressure declines rap-
idly for example when a tire has burst, the
warning may not function.
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Warning performance of the tire pres-
sure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning
system will change in accordance with driv-
ing conditions. For this reason, the system
may give a warning even if the tire pressure
does not reach a low enough level, or if the
pressure is higher than the pressure that
was adjusted to when the system was initial-
ized.
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Tire pressure warning system certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico
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For vehicles sold in Canada
When replacing tires or wheels, tire
pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters are installed,
new ID codes must be registered in the
tire pressure warning computer and
the tire pressure warning system must
be initialized. (
P.332)
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When replacing the tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter is not registered, the
tire pressure warning system will not work
properly. After driving for about 20 min-
utes, the tire pressure warning light blinks
for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a sys-
tem malfunction.
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
NOTICE
■
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels,
tire pressure warning valves, trans-
mitters and tire valve caps
●
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, contact your
Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters may be
damaged if not handled correctly.
●
Make sure to install the tire valve caps.
If the tire valve caps are not installed,
water could enter the tire pressure
warning valves and the tire pressure
warning valves could be bound.
●
When replacing tire valve caps, do not
use tire valve caps other than those
specified. The cap may become stuck.
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The tire pressure warning system
must be initialized in the following
circumstances:
When rotating the tires.
When the tire inflation pressure is
changed when changing traveling
speed.
When the tire inflation pressure is
changed such as when changing tire
size. (When there are multiple spec-
ified pressures)
After registering the ID codes.
(
P.332)
When the tire pressure warning system
is initialized, the current tire inflation
pressure is set as the benchmark pres-
sure.
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How to initialize the tire pressure
warning system
1
Park the vehicle in a safe place and
stop the hybrid system for 20 min-
utes or more.
Initialization cannot be performed while
the vehicle is moving.
2
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to
the specified cold tire inflation pres-
sure level.
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the
specified cold tire inflation pressure level.
The tire pressure warning system will oper-
ate based on this pressure level.
3
Start the hybrid system (
P.135)
4
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select
.
5
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Vehicle
Settings”, then press “OK”.
6
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “TPWS”,
then press “OK”.
7
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Set Pres-
sure”. Then press and hold “OK”
until the tire pressure warning light
starts blinking.
A message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. Also, “--” is displayed for
inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-
information display while the tire pressure
warning system determines the position.
8
Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.
When initialization is complete, the infla-
tion pressure of each tire will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, initial-
ization can be completed by driving for a
long time. However, if initialization does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or more,
park the vehicle in a safe place for approxi-
mately 20 minutes and then drive the vehi-
cle again.
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When initializing
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Initialization is performed while driving at
Initializing the tire pressure
warning system
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a vehicle speed of approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more.
●
Make sure to carry out initialization after
adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before
carrying out initialization or tire inflation
pressure adjustment.
●
The tire pressure warning system can be
initialized by yourself, but depending on
the driving conditions and driving envi-
ronment, initialization may take some
time to complete.
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The initialization operation
●
If you have accidentally turned the power
switch off during initialization, it is not
necessary to manually restart the initial-
ization again, as initialization will restart
automatically the next time the power
switch is turned to ON mode.
●
If you accidentally perform initialization
when initialization is not necessary, adjust
the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level when the tires are cold, and conduct
initialization again.
●
While the position of each tire is being
determined and the inflation pressures
are not being displayed on the multi-
information display, if the inflation pres-
sure of a tire drops, the tire pressure
warning light will come on.
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If the tire pressure warning system is not
initialized properly
●
In the following situations, initialization
may take longer than usual to be com-
pleted or may not be possible. Normally,
initialization completes within approxi-
mately 30 minutes.
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25
mph (40 km/h) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and
system cannot recognize tire pressure
warning valve and transmitters of your
vehicle over those of other vehicles
If initialization does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, park the vehicle in a
safe place for approximately 20 minutes
and then drive the vehicle again.
●
If the vehicle is reversed during initializa-
tion, the data up to that point is reset, so
perform the initialization procedure
again from the beginning.
●
In the following situations, initialization
will not be started or was not completed
properly and the system will not operate
properly. Perform the initialization proce-
dure again.
• If, when attempting to start initialization,
the tire pressure warning light does not
blink 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven for
about 20 minutes after performing ini-
tialization, the tire pressure warning light
blinks for approximately 1 minute and
then illuminates.
If initialization cannot be completed after
performing the above procedure, contact
your Lexus dealer.
Every tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter has a unique ID code.
When replacing a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter, it is necessary
to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, per-
form the following procedure.
1
Park the vehicle in a safe place, wait
for approximately 20 minutes, and
then start the hybrid system.
(
P.135)
WARNING
■
When initializing the tire pressure
warning system
Do not initialize tire inflation pressure
without first adjusting the tire inflation
pressure to the specified level. Other-
wise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is low, or it may come on when the
tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
Registering ID codes
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2
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select
.
3
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Vehicle
Settings”, and then press “OK”.
4
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “TPWS”,
and then press “OK”.
5
Press
or
of the meter con-
trol switches and select “Change
Wheel Set”. Then press and hold
“OK” until the tire pressure warning
light starts slowly blinking 3 times.
Then a message will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
When registration is being performed, the
tire pressure warning light will blink for
approximately 1 minute then illuminate and
“--” will be displayed for the inflation pres-
sure of each tire on the multi-information
display.
6
Drive at approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.
Registration is complete when the tire
pressure warning light turns off and the
inflation pressure of each tire is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, regis-
tration can be completed by driving for a
long time. However, if registration does not
complete after driving for 1 hour or more,
perform the procedure again from the
beginning.
7
Initialize the tire pressure warning
system. (
P.331)
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When registering ID codes
●
ID code registration is performed while
driving at a vehicle speed of approxi-
mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more.
●
Before performing ID code registration,
make sure that no wheels with tire pres-
sure warning valve and transmitters
installed are near the vehicle.
●
Make sure to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after registering the ID
codes. If the system is initialized before
registering the ID codes, the initialized
values will be invalid.
●
ID codes can be registered by yourself,
but depending on the driving conditions
and driving environment, registration
may take some time to complete.
■
Canceling ID code registration
●
To cancel ID code registration after it has
been started, turn the power switch off
before driving the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven after ID code regis-
tration is started, to cancel registration,
perform the ID code registration start
procedure again and turn the power
switch off before driving.
●
If ID code registration has been canceled,
the tire pressure warning light will blink
for approximately 1 minute when the
power switch is turned to ON mode and
then illuminate. The tire pressure warning
system will be operational when the tire
pressure warning light turns off.
●
If the warning light does not turn off even
after several minutes have elapsed, ID
code registration may not have been can-
celed correctly. To cancel registration,
perform the ID code registration start
procedure again and then turn the power
switch off before driving.
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If ID codes are not registered properly
●
In the following situations, ID code regis-
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tration may take longer than usual to be
completed or may not be possible. Nor-
mally, registration completes within
approximately 30 minutes.
• Vehicle is not parked for approximately
20 minutes or more before driving
• Vehicle is not driven at approximately 25
mph (40 km/h) or more
• Vehicle is driven on unpaved roads
• Vehicle is driven near other vehicles and
system cannot recognize tire pressure
warning valve and transmitters of your
vehicle over those of other vehicles
• Wheel with tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter installed is inside or near
the vehicle
If registration does not complete after driv-
ing for 1 hour or more, perform the ID code
registration procedure again from the
beginning.
●
If the vehicle is reversed during registra-
tion, the data up to that point is reset, so
perform the registration procedure again
from the beginning.
●
In the following situations, ID code regis-
tration will not be started or was not com-
pleted properly and the system will not
operate properly. Perform the ID code
registration procedure again.
• If, when attempting to start ID code regis-
tration, the tire pressure warning light
does not blink slowly 3 times.
• If, when the vehicle has been driven for
about 20 minutes after performing ID
code registration, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for approximately 1 minute
and then illuminates.
●
If ID code registration cannot be com-
pleted after performing the above proce-
dure, contact your Lexus dealer.
The recommended cold tire inflation
pressure and tire size are displayed on
the tire and loading information label.
(
P.399)
Tire valve
Tire inflation pressure
Checking the specified tire infla-
tion pressure
Inspection and adjustment pro-
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Tire pressure gauge
1
Remove the tire valve cap.
2
Press the tip of the tire pressure
gauge onto the tire valve.
3
Read the pressure using the gauge
gradations.
4
If the tire inflation pressure is not at
the recommended level, adjust the
pressure.
If you add too much air, press the
center of the valve to deflate.
5
After completing the tire inflation
pressure measurement and adjust-
ment, apply soapy water to the
valve and check for leakage.
6
Put the tire valve cap back on.
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Tire inflation pressure check interval
You should check tire inflation pressure
every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Do not forget to check the spare.
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Effects of incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure
may result in the following:
●
Reduced fuel economy
●
Reduced driving comfort and poor han-
dling
●
Reduced tire life due to wear
●
Reduced safety
●
Damage to the drivetrain
If a tire needs frequent inflating, have it
checked by your Lexus dealer.
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Instructions for checking tire inflation
pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure,
observe the following:
●
Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours or has not been driven for
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an
accurate cold tire inflation pressure read-
ing.
●
Always use a tire pressure gauge.
It is difficult to judge if a tire is properly
inflated based only on its appearance.
●
It is normal for the tire inflation pressure
to be higher after driving as heat is gen-
erated in the tire. Do not reduce tire infla-
tion pressure after driving.
●
Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should
be placed so that the vehicle is balanced.
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WARNING
■
Proper inflation is critical to save tire
performance
Keep your tires properly inflated.
If the tires are not properly inflated, the
following conditions may occur which
could lead to an accident resulting in
death or serious injury:
●
Excessive wear
●
Uneven wear
●
Poor handling
●
Possibility of blowouts resulting from
overheated tires
●
Air leaking from between tire and
wheel
●
Wheel deformation and/or tire dam-
age
●
Greater possibility of tire damage
while driving (due to road hazards,
expansion joints, sharp edges in the
road, etc.)
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When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that they are equiv-
alent to those removed in load capac-
ity, diameter, rim width and inset
*
.
Replacement wheels are available at
your Lexus dealer.
*
: Conventionally referred to as offset.
Lexus does not recommend using the
following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been straight-
ened
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When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped
with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning
system to provide advance warning in the
event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters must
be installed. (
P.330)
NOTICE
■
When inspecting and adjusting tire
inflation pressure
Be sure to put the tire valve caps back on.
If a valve cap is not installed, dirt or mois-
ture may get into the valve and cause an
air leak, resulting in decreased tire infla-
tion pressure.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily
corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate
from the wheel or cause a loss of
handling control.
Wheel selection
WARNING
■
When replacing wheels
●
Do not use wheels that are a different
size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a
loss of handling control.
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Use only Lexus wheel nuts and
wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or chang-
ing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1000
miles (1600 km).
Vehicles with 17-inch tires: Be care-
ful not to damage the aluminum
wheels when using tire chains.
Use only Lexus genuine balance
weights or equivalent and a plastic
or rubber hammer when balancing
your wheels.
WARNING
●
Never use an inner tube in a leaking
wheel which is designed for a tubeless
tire. Doing so may result in an acci-
dent, causing death or serious injury.
■
Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air
during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■
Replacing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters
●
Because tire repair or replacement
may affect the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, make sure to
have tires serviced by your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop.
In addition, make sure to purchase
your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●
Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels
are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters may not work properly with
non-genuine wheels.
Aluminum wheel precautions
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1
Turn the power switch off.
2
Open the glove box.
3
Remove the panel.
4
Unlock the filter cover (
), pull
the filter cover out of the claws
(
), and remove the filter cover.
5
Remove the filter case.
6
Remove the air conditioning filter
from the filter case and replace it
with a new one.
The “
UP” marks shown on the filter and
the filter case should be pointing up.
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Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning fil-
ter according to the maintenance schedule.
In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic
flow, early replacement may be required.
(For scheduled maintenance information,
please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)
■
If air flow from the vents decreases dra-
matically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter
and replace if necessary.
■
Air conditioning filter with deodorizing
function
When fragrances are placed in your vehi-
cle, the deodorizing effect may become
significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out
continuously, replace the air conditioning
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be
changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
Removing the air conditioning
filter
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filter.
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●
The smart access system with push-but-
ton start and wireless remote control will
not function properly.
●
The operational range will be reduced.
Prepare the following before replacing
the battery:
Flathead screwdriver
Small flathead screwdriver
Lithium battery CR2032
■
Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●
Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus
dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.
●
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
●
Dispose of used batteries according to
the local laws.
1
Take out the mechanical key.
NOTICE
■
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem
●
Make sure that a filter is always
installed.
Using the air conditioning system with-
out a filter may cause damage to the
system.
●
The filter is replaceable.
When cleaning the filter, do not clean
with water or an air gun.
■
To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the
direction of arrow to release the fitting,
pay attention not to apply excessive force
to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may
be damaged.
Electronic key battery
Replace the battery with a new one
if it is depleted.
Items to prepare
Replacing the battery
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2
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key, wrap the tip
of the screwdriver with tape.
3
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal
facing up.
WARNING
■
Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by
a child, they can cause choking. Keep
away from children. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■
When replacing the battery
Use a screwdriver of appropriate size.
Applying excessive force may deform or
damage the cover.
■
For normal operation after replacing
the battery
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidents:
●
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to
rust.
●
Do not touch or move any other com-
ponent inside the remote control.
●
Do not bend either of the battery ter-
minals.
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Turn the power switch off.
2
Open the Fuse box cover.
Engine compartment: type A fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Engine compartment: type B fuse
box
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel
Push the tab in and remove the lid.
Make sure to push the tab in during
removal or installation.
3
Remove the fuse with the pullout
tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed using
the pullout tool.
4
Check if the fuse is blown.
Type A and B:
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of
an appropriate amperage rating. The
amperage rating can be found on the fuse
box lid.
Type C:
Contact your Lexus dealer.
Type A
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components
do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and
replace the fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing fuses
