spare tire location Lexus IS250 2015 Owner's Manual

1183-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of the
vehicle.
●The smart access system with push-button start can be deactivated in advance.
( → P. 5 3 7 )
■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 op erating the system from the outside of the
vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condit ion 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 prevention 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, the inside edge of the luggage compartment), condi-
tions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic ob jects) and the radio waves in the surround-
ing area. ( →P. 111)
■If the smart access system with push-b utton start does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(→ P. 4 9 9 )
●Starting the engine: →P. 5 0 0
■Customization
Settings (e. g. smart access system with push-button start) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 5 3 7 )
■If the smart access system with push-button start 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. 103, 109, 499)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: →P. 5 0 0
●Stopping the engine: →P. 1 5 9

4237-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Wo r n t r e a d
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by the “TWI” or “∆” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and pressure
if not rotated.
XVehicles with front and rear tires of the same size
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.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure
warning system after tire rotation.
XVehicles with front and rear tires of differing sizes
Tires cannot be rotated.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
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Tire rotation
Front

4698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side
impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear),
driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicat or light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pret ensioner assemblies, airbags,
interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( →P. 3 8 )
■Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front 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 the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient of the voltage temporarily drops, the
electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may
sound.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire
pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
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
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 warning system may not function properly
→ P. 4 2 8
■If the tire pressure warning light freque ntly comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have it checked by your Lexus dealer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio
sound.

4878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrenchTowing eyelet
Spare tire
Jack1
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4958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
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 tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
■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.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
NOTICE
■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, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRAC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
•PCS (if equipped)
•EPS • Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
• VGRS (if equipped)
• Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

5269-1. Specifications
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Ti r e s i z e (→ P. 5 2 8 )
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 pressure.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
Summer tires or all season tires (→ P. 4 2 7 )
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 3 2 )
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (→ P. 5 3 2 )
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (→ P. 5 2 7 )
Location of treadwear indicators (→ P. 4 2 3 )
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
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578Alphabetical index
IS350/250_U (OM53C50U)
Shift lever ...................................................164Automatic transmission ................... 164
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ........... 498
Shift lock system.................................... 498
Shift position and gear position ...........81
Side airbags ............................................... 37
Side marker lights................................... 173 Light switch .............................................173
Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Side mirrors ............................................. 135 Adjusting and folding........................ 135
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)............ 252
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................................. 136
Mirror position memory ...................123
Side turn signal lights ............................170 Replacing light bulbs ........................452
Turn signal lever .................................. 170
Slip indicator ........................................... 467
Smart access system with push-button start ........................ 114
Antenna location ................................... 114
Entry functions ........................... 103, 109
Starting the engine ............................. 159 SMS (Short message service) .........327
Snow mode ............................................... 165
Snow tires .................................................262
Spare tire ................................................. 486
Inflation pressure..................................519
Storage location ................................. 487
Spark plug ................................................. 516
Specifications........................................... 512
Speedometer .............................................. 81
Speed indicator........................................ 88
Steering lock ............................................. 161 Column lock release .......................... 161
Steering wheel ......................................... 131 Adjustment................................................131
Audio switches ..................................... 271
Heated steering wheel ................... 366
Power easy access system ............. 123
Steering wheel
position memory .............................. 123
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 452
Storage feature ..................................... 370
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck....... 509
Sun visors.................................................. 377