tire size Lexus IS300h 2013 User Guide

4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate prop-
erly.
• If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment)
tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• Lock nuts are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels
or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not reg-
istered in the tire pressure warning computer.
Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst,
the warning may not function.
The initialization operation
Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire infla-
tion pressure adjustment.
If you have accidentally turned the power switch off during initialization, it is
not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart auto-
matically when the power switch has been turned to ON mode for the next time.
If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary,
adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are cold,
and conduct initialization again.
Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressure warning system will change in accordance with
the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system may
give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if
the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was
initialized.

4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 danger-
ous handling 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 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
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the
tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warn-
ing light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may
come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.

4687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim width and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: Conventionally referred to as “off-
set”.
Lexus does not recommend using the following:
Wheels of different sizes or types
Used wheels
Bent wheels that have been straightened
Use only Lexus wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your
aluminum wheels.
When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel
nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).
Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire chains.
Use only Lexus genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or
rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
When replacing wheels
The wheels of your vehicle are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advance warn-
ing in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced,
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (P. 451)
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or cause a loss of han-
dling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

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Maintenance and care
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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 a 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 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 any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional or
other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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.

5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
When the wheel is damaged
When two or more tires have been punctured
When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is marked on the bottle. The
sealant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for
replacement.
The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only
once to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant in the bottle and other
parts of the kit have been used and need to be purchased, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -30C (-22F) to
60C (140F).
The kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on
your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or
for any other purposes.
If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain
may not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the
sealant with a wet cloth.
During operation of the kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
The valve of a tire that has been repaired
After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the valve
should be replaced.
Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date has
already passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire puncture
repair kit may not be performed properly.

5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended level
Disconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose
and then reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then turn it off.
Check that the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level. (P. 570)
If the air pressure is lower than the recommended level, turn the compressor
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended pres-
sure is reached. Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the valve to let some air
out.
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle.
Do not use it on other vehicles.
Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a different
size than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the
tires to not be repaired properly.
Precautions for use of the sealant
Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, con-
sume as much water as possible, then immediately consult a doctor.
If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water.
If discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
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5709-1. Specifications
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16-inch tires
*1: 5 passengers
*2: For optimizing fuel economy, ECO tire pressure is recommended. Tire pres-
sure affects traveling comfort, road noise and steering characteristics.
Tires and wheels
Tire size205/55R16 91W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Vehicle speed
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 160 km/h
(100 mph)
250 (2.5, 36)
270 (2.7, 39)*1
250 (2.5, 36)
Normal pressure:
160 km/h (100 mph)
or less
250 (2.5, 36)
ECO pressure*2:
160 km/h (100 mph)
or less
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)
Wheel size16  7J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

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Vehicle specifications
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17-inch tires
*: 5 passengers
18-inch tires
When towing a trailer (vehicles with a towing package)
Add 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure and drive at speeds below 100 km/h (62 mph).
Tire size225/45R17 91W, 225/45RF17 91W
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)Vehicle speed
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
Rear wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2
or bar, psi)
More than 160 km/h
(100 mph)
250 (2.5, 36)
270 (2.7, 39)*
250 (2.5, 36)
160 km/h (100 mph)
or less250 (2.5, 36)
Wheel size17  7 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Tire size225/40R18 88Y, 255/35R18 90Y
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Wheel size18  8J (225/40R18), 18  8 1/2J (255/35R18)
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

609Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ................................110
Tachometer settings ..................118
Tail lights ..................................226
Light switch ..........................226
Replacing light bulbs ............493
Talk switch ................................378
Telephone switches ...................378
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ......................................96
Double locking system ...........95
Immobilizer system ................90
Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor ...
99
Tire inflation pressure ...............466
Maintenance data ..................570
Tire inflation pressure display
function ..............................451
Warning light........................510
Tire pressure warning system....451
Function ................................451
Initializing ............................451
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters .......451
Registering ID codes ............452
Tire pressure warning reset
switch .................................452
Warning light........................510Tires .......................................... 450
Chains .................................. 312
Checking .............................. 450
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ............................ 531
If you have a flat tire.... 531, 545
Inflation pressure ................. 570
Replacing ............................. 460
Rotating tires........................ 450
Size ...................................... 570
Snow tires ............................ 313
Tire inflation pressure display
function ............................. 451
Tire pressure warning system ....
451
Warning light ....................... 510
Tools ......................................... 460
Top strap ..................................... 75
Towing...................................... 500
Emergency towing ............... 500
Towing capacity .................. 562
Towing eyelet ...................... 501
Trailer towing ...................... 201
Traction battery (hybrid battery) 83
Traction Control (TRC) ............ 293
Traction motor (electric motor) .. 79
Trailer towing ........................... 201
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Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................254
Brake system ........................507
Downshifting ........................220
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................ 509
Lexus parking assist-sensor ..271
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash braking ..................299
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder .............................509
Warning lights ...........................105
ABS ......................................508
Automatic headlight leveling
system.................................509
Brake system ........................507
Charging system ...................507
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light .....................509
Electric power steering
system.................................508
Low fuel level .......................509
Malfunction indicator lamp ..507
Master warning light ............509
Open door .............................509
Pre-crash safety system ........508
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder lights ...................509
Slip indicator ........................508
SRS .......................................508
Tire pressure .........................510Warning messages .................... 514
Warning reflector storage belt .. 419
Washer ...................................... 235
Checking .............................. 446
Preparing and checking
before winter ..................... 311
Switch .................................. 235
Washing and waxing ................ 426
Weight ...................................... 562
Wheels ...................................... 468
Replacing ............................. 468
Size ...................................... 570
Window glasses ........................ 184
Window lock switch ................. 184
Windows................................... 184
Power windows.................... 184
Rear window defogger......... 404
Windshield wiper de-icer ......... 405
Windshield wipers .................... 235
Intermittent windshield wipers
with interval adjuster ......... 235
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................ 237
Winter driving tips.................... 311
Wireless remote control............ 130
Battery-Saving Function ...... 150
Locking/Unlocking ...... 136, 143
Replacing the battery ........... 472
WMA disc ................................ 341
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