spare tire location Lexus GS450h 2008 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2008 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A96U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
GS_HV_U
December 27, 2007 1:38 pm
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedule and
treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indi-
cators is shown by the “TWI” or
“ ” marks, etc., molded on the
sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
inflation pressure if not rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Lexus recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Lexus is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses
tire pressure warning valves and tr ansmitters to detect low tire infla-
tion pressure before serious problems arise. ( P. 493, 501)
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS_HV_U
December 12, 2007 3:50 pm
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut wrench Jack
Jack handle
Spare tireTi g h t e n
Loosen
Tools
Towing eyelet

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Alphabetical index
GS_HV_U
December 12, 2007 3:50 pm
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location....................................37
Entry function.......................................... 35
Starting the 
hybrid system .................................... 138
Spare tire Inflation pressure................................. 551
Spare tire................................................. 518
Spark plug ............................................... 548
Specifications .........................................544
Speedometer........................................... 148
Steering wheel Adjustment................................................73
Audio switches ...................................303
Steering wheel position 
memory.................................................. 60
Storage compartment ........................359
Storage feature......................................355
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck.......541
Sun visors ................................................. 362
Switch Fog light switch ...................................... 161
Ignition switch....................................... 138
Light switches ....................................... 158
Mode select switch............................. 143
Power door lock switch .................... 50
“POWER” switch ............................... 138
Power window switch ......................... 77
Tire pressure warning 
reset switch ....................................... 436
Tire pressure 
warning select switch...................438
Window lock switch ............................ 77
Wipers and washer switch ............. 162 Tachometer ............................................. 148
Tail lights
Switch ........................................................158
Theft deterrent system Alarm.......................................................... 90
Immobilizer system ............................. 88
Theft prevention labels.......................... 92
Tire inflation pressure .......................... 551
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 562
Size ........................................................... 559
Tire identification number .............558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 560
Tires Chains....................................................... 216
Checking............................................... 435
Compact spare tire............................518
If you have a flat tire ............... 517, 527
Inflation pressure ................................. 551
Information ........................................... 556
Replacing ................................................ 517
Rotating tires........................................ 435
Size ............................................................. 551
Snow tires................................................ 218
Tire pressure warning system..... 435
Tools.............................................................517
Total load capacity ................................. 214
Touch screen.......................................... 224
Towing Dinghy towing .......................................221
Emergency towing ........................... 482
Trailer towing ...................................... 220
Traction control.....................................200T