spare tire Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Guide

7927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel contact
surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a steel wheel,
tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with an aluminum
wheel, turn the wheel nuts
until the washers come into
contact with the disc wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Installing the spare tire
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2
Disc
wheel Tapered por-
Disc wheel
Wa s h e r
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7937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Vehicles with a full-size spare
tire: Reinstall the wheel orna-
ment.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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5
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7947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
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. 850)
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, 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 warning 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 com-
pared to when driving with standard tires.
If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with
front and rear tires of the same size and compact spare tire only)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. Per-
form the following steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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2
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7967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear
tires of differing sizes)
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to 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:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) 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 braking.
NOTICE
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 per-
formance.
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
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. 738)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
CAUTION
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 repairing the vehicle

8207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Take out the parking brake
release tool and the screw-
driver from the trunk. (P.
784, 799)
Fit the parking brake release tool
into the screwdriver handle.
Vehicles with a spare tire: Take out the spare tire. (P. 788)
Vehicles without a spare tire: Remove the center auxiliary box.
(P. 802)
Remove the plug.
Insert the tool and press it
down firmly while turning it
counterclockwise until it
stops.
Releasing the parking brake manually
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2
3
Vehicles with a compact
spare tire or an emergency
tire puncture repair kitVehicles with a full-size
spare tire
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8528-1. Specifications
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type C
*: 5 passengers and full loaded
Compact spare tire
When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation
pressure and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Tire size235/40R19 96Y XL, 265/35R19 94Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 210 km/
h
(132 mph)250 (2.5, 36)*
240 (2.4, 35)
250 (2.5, 36)
From 160 km/h
(100
mph) to 210 km/h
(132 mph)
240 (2.4, 35)
160 km/h (100
mph)
or less
Wheel size19  8J (235/40R19), 19  9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire sizeT155/70D17 110M, T145/70D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire
inflation pressure)
420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi)
Wheel size17  4T (T155/70D17), 18  4T (T145/70D18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

874What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Vehicles with a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire
with the spare tire. (P. 783)
Vehicles without a spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire tem-
porarily with the emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P.
798)
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in
mud, dirt, or snow. (P. 833)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

881Alphabetical index
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Engine switch ............................207
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..334
Function ................................334
Warning light........................751
Warning message..................762
First-aid kit storage net..............621
Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire .....783
Vehicles without a spare tire 798
Floor mats....................................34
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........848
Brake ....................................849
Washer ..................................671
Fog lights ...................................239
Replacing light bulbs ....724, 735
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................853
Follow me home system............229
Footwell light ............................611
Front air conditioning system....409
Front fog lights ..........................239
Replacing light bulbs ............724
Switch ...................................239
Wattage .................................853
Front personal lights ..................612
Front position lights ..................228
Light switch ..........................228
Replacing light bulbs ............735
Welcome light illumination
control ................................123Front seats................................. 157
Adjustment........................... 157
Cleaning ............................... 648
Correct driving posture .......... 36
Driving position memory..... 162
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system.... 166
Seat heaters .......................... 631
Seat position memory .......... 162
Seat ventilators .................... 632
Front turn signal lights ............. 223
Replacing light bulbs ........... 726
Turn signal lever .................. 223
Wattage ................................ 853
Fuel ........................................... 249
Capacity ............................... 838
Fuel gauge.............................. 99
Fuel pump shut off system... 748
Information .......................... 854
Refueling ............................. 249
Type ............................. 249, 838
Warning light ....................... 752
Warning messages ............... 769
Fuel filler door .......................... 249
If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 252
Refueling ............................. 249
Fuel pump shut off system ....... 748
Fuses ......................................... 700
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