tires Lexus CT200h 2015 (in English) Owner's Guide

5558-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. ( →P. 577)
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 4 8 9 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when
driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
WA R N I N G
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
cle. 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 compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
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• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) • Pre-collision system (if equipped)
•EPS
• Rear view monitor system
(if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

5568-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WA R N I N G
■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 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 brak-
ing.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Make sure the rear seatbacks are in their original position.
●Secure it using a tire tie-down belt. Otherwis e, the flat tire may fly out in case of sud-
den braking or an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide
traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( →P. 2 3 3 )
WA R N I N G
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding
area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also
lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
■When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Changing the shift position to any positions other than P or N may cause the vehicle to
accelerate abruptly, causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than neces-
sary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, the vehicle
may require towing to be freed.
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5779-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N, 20.0 kgf)while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf).
XTy p e A
Brakes
Pe d a l c l e a r a n c e*1
XWithout an aluminum pedal
3.03 in. (77mm) Min.
XWith an aluminum pedal
3.11 in. (79 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 m m)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm )
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm )
Parking brake pedal travel*28 — 11 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z e205/55R16 91V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
XFront tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
XRear tire
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size16 × 6 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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5839-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Ti r e s i z e(→ P. 5 8 4 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 5 8 3 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 488)
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
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
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. 4 9 1 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 7 7 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 4 9 1 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
“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.
DOT symbol*
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire manufacturer’s identification
mark
Ti r e s i z e c o d e
Manufacturer’s optional tire type
code (3 or 4 letters)
Manufacturing week
Manufacturing year
*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
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5859-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Bead
Sidewall
Shoulder
Tr e a d
Belt
Inner liner
Reinforcing rubber
Carcass
Rim lines
Bead wires
Chafer
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this infor-
mation.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test
course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use.
Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Tire section names
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■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to th is tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pressureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)

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Vehicle specifications
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation after such
cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected, or maintenance being per-
formed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is requiredAfter the maintenance is performedP. 4 6 6
Tire pressure warning
system
• When rotating the tires on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 4 8 9

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Refueling ................................................... 183Capacity .................................................573
Fuel types ...............................................573
Opening the fuel tank cap.............. 183
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .......................... 185
Regenerative braking ............................ 66
Remote Touch
*................... 91, 203, 410
Replacing Electronic key battery ..................... 502
Fuses........................................................ 504
Light bulbs ............................................ 507
Tires .......................................................... 547
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.......................................... 602
Resetting the message indicating
maintenance is required ................ 466
Road accident cautions .......................... 71
Seat belts..................................................... 32 Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 32
Automatic Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
Child restraint system installation.............................................. 57
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ...............................................463
Emergency Locking Retractor ................................................ 33
How to wear your seat belt .............30
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Pre-collision seat belts ....................... 33 Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer ........... 529
Seat belt extender ................................ 34
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ..........................603
Seat belt pretensioners ...................... 33
SRS warning light .............................. 528
Seat heaters.............................................423
Seat position memory .......................... 123
Seating capacity .....................................153
Seats Adjustment............................................... 119
Adjustment precautions ...................120
Child seats/child restraint system installation .................... 52, 55
Cleaning................................................. 463
Driving position memory................. 123
Folding down the rear seatbacks ...............................................121
Head restraint........................................ 126
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 30
Seat heaters .......................................... 423
Sensor
Inside rear view mirror......................133
Intuitive parking assist........................199
Radar sensor..............................194, 239
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.....................................................178
Service reminder indicators ............... 80
Shift lever ................................................... 162
Side airbags ................................................ 37
Side doors .................................................105
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Side marker lightsLight switch ............................................ 169
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 517
Side mirrors ..............................................134
Adjusting and folding ........................ 134
Heaters........................................... 412, 418
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 517
Turn signal lever ...................................167
Smart access system with
push-button start .................................. 114Antenna location ................................... 114
Entry functions ............................. 105, 110
Starting the hybrid system .............. 156
Warning message .............................544
Snow tires ................................................ 245
Spare tire Inflation pressure ................................ 577
Storage location ................................ 548
Spark plug ............................................... 576
Specifications ......................................... 572
Speedometer ............................................ 84
Sport mode ...............................................231
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................. 129
Audio switches ........................254, 325
“DISP” switch ......................................... 88
Heated steering wheel .................... 423
Telephone switches ........................... 291
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 517
Storage feature ......................................427
Storage precautions.............................427
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 569
Sun visors ................................................. 437 Switch
Audio remote control
switches .................................. 254, 325
Cruise control switch .............186, 189
“DISP” switch ..........................................88
Door lock switch..................................107
Driving mode select switch ............ 231
Driving position memory
switches ................................................ 123
Emergency flashers switch ...........520
EV drive mode switch ..................... 160
Fog light switch ..................................... 172
Garage door opener switches ................................................ 441
Headlight cleaner switch .................182
Heated steering wheel ................... 423
Ignition switch........................................156
Intuitive parking assist switch.........199
Light switches ........................................169
Moon roof switches ...........................139
Outside rear view mirror switches ................................................ 134
Pre-collision braking off switch .. 238
Power switch .........................................156
Power window switch .......................136
Rear window wiper and washer switch ................................... 180
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch................... 412, 418