suspension LEXUS RC300 2019 User Guide

3007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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
• 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.

3731-1. What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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Alphabetical Index
A
A/C Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283
Active Sound Control (ASC) ..................134
Adaptive Variable Suspension System 192
Air conditioning filter ................................. 264
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............................... 264
Automatic air conditioning system ...205
Micro dust and pollen filter...................209
Airbags Airbag operating conditions................... 30
Airbag precautions for your child .........32
Correct driving posture .............................23
Curtain shield airbag operating condi-tions .................................................................. 30
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........32
Front passenger occupant classification system ............................................................. 36
General airbag precautions ....................32
Locations of airbags.................................... 28
Modification and disposal of airbags . 35
Side airbag operating conditions ......... 30
Side airbag precautions .............................32
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions...................................................... 30
Side and curtain shield airbags precau- tions ...................................................................32
SRS airbags ..................................................... 28
SRS warning light ...................................... 283
Alarm ................................................................... 58 Warning buzzer ......................................... 282
Anchor brackets ............................................... 41
Antennas (smart access system with push-button start)........................................ 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................192 Warning light ............................................... 283 Approach warning........................................ 173
ASC (Active Sound Control) ..................134
Assist grips ..................................................... 220
Audio system-linked display ...................... 75
Automatic air conditioning system ...... 205
Automatic headlight leveling system .... 137
Automatic High Beam ............................... 138
Automatic light control system................136
Automatic transmission ..............................128
M mode ............................................................. 131
Paddle shift switches ........................ 130, 131
Snow mode.................................................... 130
Average fuel economy..................................72
Average vehicle speed .................................72
B
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ................................270
Wattage ..........................................................326
Battery Battery checking ........................................253
If the battery is discharged ................... 306
Preparing and checking before winter.....196
Warning light ...............................................282
Boost gauge.......................................................74
Brake Fluid.....................................................................321
Parking brake ................................................134
Warning light ...............................................282
Brake assist ......................................................192
Break-in tips...................................................... 117
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................... 71
C
Card key ............................................................ 82
CareAluminum wheels ...................................... 232
Exterior............................................................ 232
Interior .............................................................235