tire size Lexus GS300h 2016 User Guide

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Maintenance and care
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WA R N I N G
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous han-
dling 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 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.
●Vehicles with compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire
installed.
●Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow anything if a tire that has
been repaired using the emergency tire punc ture repair kit is installed. The load on
the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system (vehicles with the tire pressure
warning system)
Do not initialize tire inflation pressure withou t first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to
the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pre ssure warning light may not come on even if
the tire inflation pressure is low, or it ma y come on when the tire inflation pressure is
actually normal.
■Caution regarding interference with electron ic devices (vehicles with the tire pres-
sure warning system featuring a tire inflation pressure display function)
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibril-
lators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its opera-
tion under the influence of radio waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical
devices.
●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers,
cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemak-
ers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators
should not come within 450 mm (17.7 in.) of
the tire pressure warning system initiators.
The radio waves may affect the operation of
such devices.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
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Wheels
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are equivalent
to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: 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 straightened
●Steel wheels (except for vehicles with steel spare wheel)
●Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your alumi-
num wheels.
●When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are
still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
●Be careful 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.
■When replacing wheels (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters 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 pressure warning
valves and transmitters must be installed. ( →P. 434)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced. Other-
wise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WA R N I N G
■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.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire. Doing
so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.
●Except for vehicles with steel spare wheel: Do not install steel wheels.
The wheel contact surface could be damaged, and the wheel could come off while
driving, which could lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. (except
for vehicles with steel spare wheel)
■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 accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicles with the tire pres-
sure warning system)
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional or other qualified ser-
vice shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters at any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-genu-
ine wheels.

5247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■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. 5 7 5 )
■When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
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 may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared 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. Perform the fol-
lowing 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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5397-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is shown on the bottle. The sealant
should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for replacement.
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once to
temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has been used and need to be purchased,
contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40 °C (-40 °F) to
60 °C (140 °F).
●The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on your
vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for any other
purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may not be
removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant with a wet
cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit to check or to adjust the tire pres-
sure.
■If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended level
Disconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and then
reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn it off. Check
that the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level. ( →P. 5 7 5 )
If the air pressure is lower than the recommended level, turn the compressor switch on
again and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended pressure is reached. Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the tire valve to let some air
out.
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5407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.
●Vehicles with the tire pressure warning system: Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the
recommended level, the tire pressure warning light may come on/flash.
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted
using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly.
WA R N I N G
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
●The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle. Do not
use it on other vehicles.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a different size
than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the tires to not
be repaired properly.
■Precautions for use of the sealant
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume as
much water as possible, and then immediately consult a doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, i mmediately wash it off with water. If discom-
fort persists, consult a doctor.

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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XTy p e A
*: For optimizing fuel economy, ECO tire pressure is recommended. Tire pressure
affects traveling comfort, road noise and steering characteristics.
Tires and wheels
Ti r e s i z e225/50R17 94W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 190 km/h
(118 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
Normal pressure:
190 km/h (118 mph)
or less
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4 , 35)
ECO pressure*:
190 km/h (118 mph)
or less
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
Wheel size17 × 7 1 /2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

5768-1. Specifications
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XTy p e B
XTy p e C
Ti r e s i z e235/45R18 94Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 220 km/h
(137 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
220 km/h (137 mph)
or less240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4 , 35)
Wheel size18 × 8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Ti r e s i z e235/40R19 96Y XL
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)Vehicle speedFront tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 220 km/h
(137 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
220 km/h (137 mph)
or less240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size19 × 8J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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XTy p e D
XCompact spare tire (if equipped)
■When towing a trailer
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pressure and
drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Ti r e s i z e235/40R19 96Y XL (front) and 265/35R19 94Y (rear)
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)Vehicle speed
Front tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear tire
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
More than 220 km/h
(137 mph)300 (3.0, 44)300 (3.0, 44)
220 km/h (137 mph)
or less240 (2.4, 35)250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size19 × 8J (235/40R19), 19 × 9J (265/35R19)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Ti r e s i z eT155/70D17 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)

617Alphabetical index
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Tire inflation pressure ......................... 445Maintenance data..............................575
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 433
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482
Tire pressure warning system ......... 433 Function .................................................. 433
Initializing................................................ 434
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters................ 434
Registering ID codes .......................435
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482
Tires ............................................................ 432 Chains .....................................................355
Checking ............................................... 432
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ..............................................528
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 528
Inflation pressure................................575
Replacing .................................................517
Rotating tires ........................................ 433
Size............................................................ 575
Snow tires .............................................. 357
Spare tire..................................................517
Tire inflation pressure display function ................................................ 433
Tire pressure warning system ..... 433
Warning light ....................................... 479
Warning message.............................482 Tools.................................................518, 529
Top strap ..................................................... 70
Towing ...................................................... 470
Emergency towing ........................... 470
Towing capacity................................. 566
Towing eyelet .......................................472
Trailer towing ........................... 209, 210
Traction battery (hybrid battery) .......79
Traction Control (TRC) ..................... 344
Traction motor (electric motor) .........75
Trailer towing ............................... 209, 210
Transmission........................................... 224
Driving mode select switch.......... 330
Hybrid transmission .......................... 224
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................................... 545
Paddle shift switches.........................226
S mode .................................................... 227
TRC (Traction Control) ..................... 344 Function.................................................. 344
TRC OFF switch ............................... 346
Trip information...................................... 104
Trip meters ............................................... 104
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.