spare tire location LEXUS IS300 2021 Owners Manual

3036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
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
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on
a tire.
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits,
cracks deep enough to expose the fabric,
and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repe atedly or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or loca-
tion of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus
dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked
by a qualified technician even if it has sel-
dom or never been used or damage is not
obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of
either the front axle or the rear axle, which-
ever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, see the
load limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. ( P.384)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions. Since summer tires do not
have the same traction performance as
snow tires, summer ti res are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For
driving on snow-covered roads or icy
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
A
B
C

3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Spare tire
Wheel bolt socket
Guide pin
Jack
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause
the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pur-
pose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with
this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do
not use other tire jacks for replacing
tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the
vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.

3567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
• Tire pressure warning system
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the following system
not be utilized fully, but it may even nega-
tively 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 deat h 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 braking.
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps
with the compact spare tire installed
on the vehicle
When driving with the compact spare
tire installed, the vehicle height will be
different than when driving with standard
tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces, etc.
■Driving with tire chains and the com-
pact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact
spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body
and adversely affect driving perfor-
mance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels,
tires or the tire pr essure warning valve
and transmitter, contact your Lexus
dealer as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.

3858-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
Compact spare tireLocation of treadwear indicators ( P.303)
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.303)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P.379)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( P.385)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies
in a tire.
“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.
Tire size ( P.386)
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.
Type A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Typical DOT and Tire Identifica-
tion Number (TIN)

429Alphabetical Index
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use.............................................................................24
Reminder light and buzzer ...................340
Seat belt extender ........................................ 25
Seat belt pretensioners ...............................27
SRS warning light ......................................338
Seat heaters ..................................................... 261
Seat position memory................................. 108
Seat ventilators ............................................... 261
Seating capacity.............................................132
Seats Adjustment..................................................... 106
Adjustment precautions .......................... 106
Child seats/child restraint system installa-tion ...................................................................... 41
Cleaning......................................................... 283
Driving position memory........................ 108
Head restraints ................................................ 111
Power easy access system .................... 108
Properly sitting in the seat .........................23
Seat heaters .................................................... 261
Seat position memory .............................. 108
Seat ventilators.............................................. 261
Sensor Automatic headlight system...................149
Automatic High Beam system............... 151
Inside rear view mirror............................... 115
Intuitive parking assist................................210
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)..................... 180
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing vehicles)...................... 232
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).........................................................227
Radar sensor..................................... 164, 204
Rain-sensing windshield wipers.......... 159
RCTA ................................................................ 217
Service reminder message ..................... 286
Shift lever Automatic transmission ........................... 138
Side airbags ...................................................... 28
Side marker lights Light switch .....................................................149 Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Side mirrors Adjustment ....................................................... 116
BSM (Blind Sport Monitor)..................202
Folding................................................................ 117
Linked mirror functi on when reversing
............................................................................. 116
Mirror position memory ..........................108
RCTA function ..............................................216
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Turn signal lever ...........................................142
Side windows ................................................... 118
Smart access system with push-button startAntenna location ........................................... 99
Entry functions ................................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................................134
Snow mode ..................................................... 140
Snow tires ....................................................... 243
Spare tire......................................................... 349 Storage location ........................................ 350
Spark plug ...................................................... 376
Specifications ................................................ 372
Speedometer .................................... 71, 72, 80
Steering lock Column lock release ..................................134
Steering lock system warning message............................................................................134
Steering wheel Adjustment ....................................................... 113
Heated steering wheel ..............................261
Meter control switches ...............................77
Power easy access system .................... 108
Steering wheel position memory........108
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ................................ 322
Storage features .......................................... 266
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ............... 368
Sun visors .......................................................... 271