tires LEXUS LX570 2015 Owner's Guide

7804-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Lexus are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advanced warning in
the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire
pressure warning valves and tran smitters must be installed. (  P. 767)
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.■
Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE■
Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ●
Because tire repair or re placement may affect the tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your Le xus dealer or other
qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to purchase your tire pressure
warning valves and transmitte rs at your Lexus dealer.●
Ensure that only genuine Lexus wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valv es and transmitters may not work properly with non-
genuine wheels.

8225-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■
When towing the vehicle
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While towing ●
When towing using cables or chains, avoi d sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook, cables or chains.
The towing hook, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit
people and cause serious damage. ●
Do not turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be operated.■
Installing towing hook to the vehicle
Make sure that towing h ook are installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing hook may come loose during towing. Be sure to transport the vehicle with all four
wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the tires contact-
ing the ground, the drivet rain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off the
truck.

8245-1. Essential information
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) If you think something is wrong If you notice any of the following sy mptoms, your vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
■ Visible symptoms
● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gaug e needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than normal.
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal.
■ Audible symptoms
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

8345-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The spare tire is also equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter.
The tire pressure warning light will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare
tire is low. If a tire goes flat, even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire,
the tire pressure warning li ght does not turn off. Repl ace the spare tire with the
repaired tire and adjust the proper tire in flation pressure. The ti re pressure warning
light will turn off after a few minutes. ■
If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will become inoperative in the following condi-
tions: (When the condition becomes norm al, the system will work properly.)●
If tires not equipped with ti re pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.●
If the ID code on the tire pressure warn ing valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer. ●
If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) or higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.) ●
If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby. ●
If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle. ●
If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed. ●
If there is a lot of snow or ice on the ve hicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings. ●
If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used. (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)●
If tire chains are used. ●
If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception. ●
If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the
luggage compartment.

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When trouble arises
8355-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, have
it checked by Lexus dealer.
CAUTION■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precauti ons. Failure to do so could cause loss of
vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light come s on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probab le that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires. If the tire is flat,
change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Lexus
dealer. ●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could
lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.■
If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

8365-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided ), should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label).
(If your vehicle has tires of a different si ze than the size indi cated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should
determine the proper tire inflati on pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicl e has been equipped with a tire pressure
monitoring system (T PMS-tire pressure wa rning system) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale (tire pressure warning ligh t) when one or more of your tires is sig-
nificantly under-inflated. Acco rdingly, when the low tire pr essure telltale (tire pres-
sure warning light) illuminates, you shou ld stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat an d can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling
and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).

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When trouble arises
8375-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTIONYour vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)
malfunction indicator to indi cate when the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malf unction indicator is combined with the
low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists . When the malfunction indicator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malf unctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replaceme nt or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pre ssure warning system) from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction tell-
tale after replacing one or more tires or wh eels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) to continue to function properly.
NOTICE■
To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specificat ions or marks, as the tire pressure warn-
ing system may not operate properly.

8605-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using
the beveled end of the wheel orna-
ment remover as shown.STEP 1STEP 1
Flat tire Wheel chock positions
Front Left-hand side Behind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand side Behind the rear left-hand side tire
Rear Left-hand side In front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand side In front of the front left-hand side tireSTEP 2

8665-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack. ●
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose 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 no t use other tire jack s for replacing tires
on this vehicle. ●
Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●
Be sure to turn off the 4-Wheel AHC and stop the engine. ●
Do not put any part of your body un der the vehicle supported by a jack.●
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. ●
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.●
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehi cle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured. ■
Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

8685-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, ma ke sure to turn off the power back door
main switch (  P. 57). Failure to do so may cause the back door to operate unin-
tentionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched, resulting in hands
and fingers being caught and injured.
NOTICE■
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair. ■
When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody. ■
When replacing the tires ●
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.●
Replace the grommets for th e tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid seal ants, the tire pressu re warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified serv ice shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and tran smitter when replacing the tire. (  P. 767)