spare tire Lexus IS200t 2015 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS6
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7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................428
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................432
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.............................435
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................ 437
Hood ...............................................439
Positioning a floor jack .............440
Engine compartment................. 441
Tires ................................................... 451
Tire inflation pressure................460
Wheels............................................ 462
Air conditioning filter................464
Electronic key battery ..............466
Checking and replacing fuses .............................................. 469
Light bulbs ..................................... 473
8-1. Essential information Emergency flashers...................490
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ....................... 491 8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 492
If you think something is wrong .......................................498
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 499
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds......................................... 500
If a warning message is displayed................................ 506
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
a spare tire) ................................ 522
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).........533
If the engine will not start ........ 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .....................549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............ 550
If the vehicle battery is discharged .............................553
If your vehicle overheats ......... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 561
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

1383-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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■Note for the push-start function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the system
may not operate properly when the electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear
package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or
engine switch modes are changed.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the ve hicle, it may be possible to start the engine
if the electronic key is near the window.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●Vehicles with entry function: To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic
key within 2 m (6 ft.) of the vehicle.
●The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 5 76 )
■To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the elec-
tronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not
be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prev ention function may not operate.)
●Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on the location
of the key (close to a spare tire [if equipped], the inside edge of the luggage compart-
ment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and the radio waves in
the surrounding area. ( →P. 131)
■If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 5 5 0 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 5 5 1
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 76 )
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 122, 130, 550)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 551
●Stopping the engine: →P. 1 9 6

1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
●Do not tow the vehicle when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
■Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while descending
steep or long downhill grades.
■Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
NOTICE
■For vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit (if equipped)
Do not tow anything if a tire that has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit is installed. The load on the tire may cause unexpected damage to the tire.

2644-5. Using the driving support systems
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●When sunlight or the headlights of oncoming vehicles are shining directly into the cam-
era lens
●When driving on roads that are branching or merging
●When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, previous rainfall, standing water,
etc.
●When the vehicle experiences strong up-and-down motion such as when driving on an
extremely rough road or on a seam in the pavement
●When headlight brightness at nighttime is reduced due to dirt on the lenses, or when
the headlights are misaligned
●When driving on wi nding roads or roads that are uneven
●When driving on rough or unpaved roads
■When changing the tires
Depending on the tires used, sufficient performance may not be maintainable.
■Warning messages for the LDA system
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 511)
CAUTION
■Before using the LDA system
Do not rely solely on the LDA system. The LDA system does not drive the vehicle auto-
matically, nor does it reduce the amount of care you need to take. As such, the driver
must always assume full responsibility for understanding his/her surroundings, for
operating the steering wheel to correct the driving line, and for driving safely.
Inappropriate or negligent driving could lead to an accident.
■To avoid operating the LDA by mistake
Switch the LDA system off using the LDA switch when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an accident.
●When driving with tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
●When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be misinterpreted
as lane markers (such as guardrails, a curb, reflector posts, etc.)
●When driving on snowy roads
●When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, sand, dirt, etc.
●When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the remains of
old lane markers are still visible on the road
●When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when driving in a
temporary lane

2814-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist the driver
when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually behind and all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in death or
serious injuries.
●Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up. The image
and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may differ from the actual
state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
●Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle speed.
●The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traffic condi-
tions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when parking. It is necessary to
be fully aware of this before using the rear view monitor system.
●When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate your vehi-
cle before maneuvering into it.
●Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
●In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become faint. The
image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may become unable to see the
image on the screen. Be sure to check direct visually and with the mirrors all around
the vehicle before proceeding.
●If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed on the
screen may change.
●The camera uses a special lens. The dist ances between objects and pedestrians that
appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ from the actual distances.
( → P. 2 7 5 )

4206-3. Using the storage features
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Lift up the luggage mat and secure it by
using the hook.Loosen the belt
Tighten the belt
Luggage under tray (vehicles without a spare tire)
Warning reflector storage belt
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To prevent damage to the warning reflector stor-
age belt when it is not in use, fold the belt (as
shown in ) and secure it with the clip ( ).
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4517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires
for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.New tread
Wo r n t r e a d
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicat ors is shown by a “TWI” or “∆” mark, etc., molded
into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
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4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XFor vehicles sold in Serbia, the following also applies.
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drivetrain 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 a compact spare tire: Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare
tire installed.
●Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow anything if a tire that
has been repaired using the emergency tire puncture 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 a tire pressure
warning system)
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may
not come on even if the tire inflation pressu re is low, or it may come on when the tire
inflation pressure is actually normal.

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8When trouble arises
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8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers...................490
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ....................... 491 8-2. Steps to take
in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 492
If you think something is wrong....................................... 498
Fuel pump shut off system ...... 499
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds......................................... 500
If a warning message is displayed ................................506
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
a spare tire)................................ 522
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit)......... 533
If the engine will not start ........ 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............550
If the vehicle battery is discharged ............................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ......... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck ...............................................561

5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*3: Seat belt warning buzzer:The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver, front passenger and rear pas-
sengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds
after the vehicle reaches a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
■Passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on a passenger seat, the passenger detection sensor may cause the
warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting
in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warn-
ing light may not operate properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes completely empty.
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp
will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional as soon as possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning lig ht may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered sufficiently.
●Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
●If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that the tire infla-
tion pressure is at the specifie d level and carry out initialization.
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted without first
allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes (if equipped)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air
leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature. In this case, adjusting
the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with the spare tire (if equipped)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat
tire has been replaced with the spare tire.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warnin g system may not function properly (if
equipped)
→ P. 4 5 5