spare tire Lexus HS250h 2010 Using the Bluetooth audio system / LEXUS 2010 HS250H (OM75006U) User Guide

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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 inflatio n pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(  P. 555 )
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P.
4 3 9 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
tr

ansmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you repl ace the compact spare tire after the tire
pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■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
fo
llowing 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 vehi -
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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CAUTION
■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 tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration an d braking, as well as sharp cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may
not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●Enhanced VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control system
●Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
●Lane keeping assist (if equipped)
●Adaptive Front-lighting System (if equipped)
●Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
●Pre-collision system (if equipped)
●Navigation system (if equipped)
■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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5
kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
●When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed
for that wheel.
●If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt
holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with 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.
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the
vehicle.
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 sur-
faces.
■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.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Tires and wheels
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Ti r e s i z eP215/55R17 93V, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions 
Front: 
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Ti r e s i z eP225/45R18 91W, T145/70D17 106M (spare)
Tire inflation pressure
(recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions 
Front: 
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear: 
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare: 
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18  7 1 /2J, 17  4T (spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Tire information
Ty p i c a l t i r e s y m b o l s
Full size tire
Compact spare tire
Tire size(P. 563 )
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P. 562 )
Location of treadwear indicators ( P. 4 3 7 )

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Vehicle specifications
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 pres -
sure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 4 4 1 )
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 555 )
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 4 1 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a
summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” ( P. 5 2 6 )
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emer -
gency use only.

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Alphabetical index
Seat beltsAdjusting the seat belt.........................74
Automatic Locking Retractor ........ 75
Child restraint system 
installation ............................................ 124
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belt ....................................... 407
Emergency Locking Retractor ..... 75
How to wear your seat belt..............73
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................................... 75
Pre-collision seat belts .................... 232
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use......................... 75
Reminder light .....................................495
Seat belt extenders .............................. 76
Seat belt pretensioners .......................74
Seat heaters ............................................ 375
Seat position memory ............................68
Seat ventilator ........................................ 375
Seating capacity .................................... 243
Seats Adjustment .................................... 64, 68
Adjustment 
precautions ..................................67, 70
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation ............................ 124
Cleaning.................................................406
Driver’s seat position 
memory.................................................. 68
Head restraint........................................... 71
Properly sitting in the seat ................ 101
Seat heaters .......................................... 375
Seat position memory ........................ 68
Ventilated seats .................................. 375 Service reminder indicators .............165
Shift lever
Transmission.......................................... 155
Side airbags ............................................. 103
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 469
Switch ........................................................ 183
Wattage ................................................. 556
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 83
Mirror position memory ................... 68
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........................479
Wattage ................................................. 556
Smart access system with 
push-button start Antenna location ...................................46
Entry functions ........................................ 44
Starting the engine.............................. 147
Starting the hybrid system .............. 147
Smart entry & start system Antenna location ...................................46
Entry function .......................................... 44
Starting the engine.............................. 147
SOS button ............................................. 395
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 555
Storage location .................................. 521
Spark plug ............................................... 552
Specifications ......................................... 548
Speedometer ...........................................162

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Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ...............................................79
Audio switches ...................................308
Manual adjustment ...............................79
Power adjustment .................................79
Steering wheel position 
memory ................................................. 68
Stop light Replacing light bulbs ....................... 479
Wattage ................................................. 556
Storage feature ..................................... 363
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ....... 545
Sun visors................................................... 371
Sunshade Rear .......................................................... 378
Roof ............................................................. 89
Switch Driving mode selector 
switch .................................................... 158
Engine switch ........................................ 147
Fog light switch..................................... 194
Ignition switch........................................ 147
Light switches........................................183
Mode select switch ........................... 158
Power door lock switch .....................57
Power switch ......................................... 147
Power window switch........................ 86
Tire pressure warning reset 
switch ................................................... 439
Window lock switch ........................... 86
Wiper and washer ..............................195 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ........................ 479
Switch........................................................ 183
Wattage ................................................. 556
Talk switch .....................................314, 333
Telephone switch ..................................333
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................98
Immobilizer system ..............................96
Theft prevention labels ........................ 100
Tire inflation pressure ......................... 445
Tire information Glossary ................................................ 566
Size ........................................................... 563
Tire identification number..............562
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ... 564
Tires Chains .....................................................245
Checking ............................................... 437
Compact spare tire ........................... 521
If you have a flat tire ........................... 521
Inflation pressure ................................445
Inflation pressure sensor ............... 438
Information ........................................... 560
Replacing ................................................ 521
Rotating tires ........................................ 437
Size ........................................................... 555
Snow tires .............................................. 244
Spare tire ................................................. 521
Tire pressure warning 
system ......................................437, 495
Tools ............................................................ 521
Total load capacity ............................... 243T