tires Lexus IS220d 2012 Owner's Manual

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3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 362
Vanity mirrors .................... 363
Clock .................................. 364
Satellite switches ................ 365
Ashtrays ............................. 368
Cigarette lighter.................. 369
Power outlet ....................... 370
Seat heaters ........................ 371
Seat heaters and ventilators 374
Armrest............................... 377
Rear sunshade .................... 378
Trunk storage extension ..... 380
Coat hooks.......................... 381
Floor mat ............................ 382
Trunk features .................... 383
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior........... 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 3954-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 398
Hood ................................... 401
Positioning a floor jack ...... 402
Engine compartment .......... 404
Tires ................................... 420
Tire inflation pressure ........ 424
Wheels................................ 426
Air conditioning filter ........ 428
Electronic key battery ........ 431
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 433
Light bulbs ......................... 448
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 458
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 465
Fuel pump shut off system . 466
4Maintenance and care
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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 420
P. 485, 497
P. 548
Tail lights P. 186
Rear window defogger
P. 264
Trunk P. 59Doors P. 54
Fuel filler door P. 92
Fog lights P. 190
Turn signal lights
P. 167
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

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2-1. Driving procedures
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Starting off on a hill (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 223)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driv-
ing. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implemen-
tation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recom-
mended to observe:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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When driving
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CAUTION
Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
appropriate tire pressure level.
The ABS, VSC and TRC systems will not function correctly if different
tires are fitted on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will
affect the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.

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CAUTION
Luggage capacity and distribution
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so will not only put load on
the tires, but also reduce steering and braking performance. This could lead
to an accident resulting in serious injury or even death.
Do not overload the vehicle.
Do not apply load to the vehicle unevenly.

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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside
temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific
gravity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and the same brand, and
that chains match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the
ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet
vents in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chas-
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Selecting tire chains
Tire chains can be mounted on 16- and 17-inch tires. They cannot
be mounted on 18-inch tires. Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
(3 mm [0.12 in.] in diameter)
Cross chain
(4 mm [0.16 in.] in diameter)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to
location and type of road. Always check local regulations before
installing chains.
Install the chains on the rear tires.
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed
suitable to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic
transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, prevent-
ing it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to
prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EERetighten the chains after driving 0.5  1.0 km (1/4  1/2
mile).
Tire chains (models with 16- and 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on front tires.
Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompany-
ing manual.
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
Driving with tire chains (models with 16- and 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
Avoid sudden turns and braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
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IS250/220d/200d_EE1110 mm (43.7 in.)
681 mm (26.8 in.)
360 mm (14.2 in.)
IS250:
Vehicles with
badges* 377 mm (14.8 in.)
Vehicles without
badges* 367 mm (14.4 in.)
Vehicles sold in Turkey,
Ukraine, Kazakhstan and
Belarus . 379 mm (14.9 in.)
IS220d and IS200d:
379 mm (14.9 in.)
10 mm (0.4 in.)
8 mm (0.3 in.)
*: Except Turkey, Ukraine,
Kazakhstan and Belarus
Tire information
Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. (P. 548)
Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
Trailer lights
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Directly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........ 388
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ......... 392
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 395
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions..................... 398
Hood ................................ 401
Positioning a floor jack .... 402
Engine compartment ........ 404
Tires ................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure ...... 424
Wheels ............................. 426
Air conditioning filter ...... 428
Electronic key battery ...... 431
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 433
Light bulbs ....................... 448