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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■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 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.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire inflation pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Lexus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters at your Lexus dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Lexus dealer before towing.
●The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing
eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehi-
cle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condi-
tion.
Towing eyelets
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your
Lexus dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial
and local laws.
If towing from the rear, the vehicle’s front wheels and axles must be in good
condition. (P. 4 6 5 )
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Lexus does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopen-
tadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Lexus DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-
taining MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this hap-
pens, contact your Lexus dealer for service.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic convert-
ers causing the emission control system to malfunction.
●Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
●IS250: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should
be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
●IS350: Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 91 may result
in engine knocking and significantly reduced performance. Persistent knocking
can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher
octane unleaded gasoline.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot start-
ing, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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6-1. Specifications
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov-
ernment test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to varia-
tions in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and
they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) trac-
tion.

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Alphabetical index
Parking assist sensors .......................... 190
Parking brake .......................................... 148
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 452
Switch ....................................................... 165
Wattage.................................................. 534
PCS ............................................................202
Personal lights
Switch ........................................................331
Power outlet............................................ 347
Power windows ........................................ 76
Pre-collision system.............................202
Radar cruise control ............................. 179
Radiator ................................................... 408
Radio ..........................................................233
RDS ............................................................235
Rear sunshade .......................................355
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs........................ 452
Wattage.................................................. 534
Rear view mirror
Compass ...............................................369
Rear window defogger.......................228
Replacing
Electronic key battery...................... 434
Fuses ........................................................ 436
Light bulbs............................................. 452
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ......................................... 558Safety Connect ..................................... 373
Scuff lights................................................ 329
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................63
Automatic locking retractor ............64
Child restraint system
installation .............................................. 113
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts .................................... 386
Emergency locking retractor..........64
How to wear your seat belt ............. 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................................... 65
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use .........................64
Reminder light......................................473
Seat belt extenders.............................. 65
Seat belt pretensioners ......................63
Seat heaters ..................................348, 351
Seat position memory............................ 57
Seat ventilators ....................................... 351
Seating capacity.................................... 209
Seats
Adjustment ................................................ 51
Adjustment precautions ....................52
Child seats/child restraint
system installation.............................. 113
Cleaning ................................................ 385
Driver’s seat position memory .......53
Front passenger seat position
memory .................................................. 57
Head restraint ........................................ 59
Properly sitting in the seat.................. 91
Seat heaters ...............................348, 351
Ventilated seats.................................... 351
Service reminder indicators .............157P
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