flat tire LEXUS LX570 2018 Service Manual

5437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Raise the tire. While raising, secure the tire, taking
care that the tire goes straight up with-
out catching on any surrounding part, to
prevent it from flying forward during a
collision or sudden braking.
After the tire goes half way up, check
that the suspended chain is able to enter
the tire hole, for proper storage.
Tightening torque:
33.2 ft•lbf (45 N•m, 4.6 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:
Push and pull the tire
Try rotating Visually check to ensure the tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly exis ts, repeat step and step .
Repeat step , any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely. ■
After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( → P. 487)3
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NOTICE ■
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, tire s or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure wa rning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly. ●
Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as well.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus dealer or
other qualified service shop as soon as possi ble. Make sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( → P. 487) 3 4
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LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5658-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications 
20-inch tires 
21-inch tiresSuspension Fluid type Suspension fluid AHC
Tires and wheels Tire size 285/50R20 112V
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 2 psi (10 kPa, 0.1 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the rear
tires.
Wheel size 20 × 8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)
Tire size 275/50R21 113V XL
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Normal driving
Front:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Rear:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Spare:
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm 2
or bar)
Trailer towing
Add 6 psi (40 kPa, 0.4 kgf/cm 2
or bar) to the
rear tires.
Wheel size 21 X 8 1/2J
Wheel nut torque 97 ft•lbf (131 N•m, 13.4 kgf•m)

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Vehicle specifications
Tire information
Tire size ( → P. 571)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( → P. 570)
Location of trea dwear indicators ( → P. 486)
Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-c oated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the
plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply
tire.
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.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P. 575)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( → P. 575)This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Summer tires or all season tires ( → P. 490)An all season tire has “M+S” on the side wall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer
tire.Typical tire symbols
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highes t), B, and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the ma terial of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of perfor mance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federa l Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and
not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underi nflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in com-
bination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5758-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for
three hours or more, or has no t been driven more than 1
mile or 1.5 km un der that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sure The maximum cold inflated pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire
Recommended inflation
pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manu-
facturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in exce ss of those standard items
which may be replaced) of automatic transmission,
power steering, power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment,
including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant,
and if so equipped, air co nditioning and additional
weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the numb er of occupants specified
in the second column of Table 1
* that follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the
third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight The combined weight of in stalled regular production
options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the
standard items which they re place, not previously con-
sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including
heavy duty brakes, ride leve lers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated

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Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by
style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg)
times the vehicle’s desi gnated seating capacity
Vehicle maximum load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded
vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on the
tire The load on an individual tire that is determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its sh are of curb weight, accessory
weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in
accordance with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated
tire
Bead The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped
or reinforced by ply cords an d that is shaped to fit the
rim
Bead separation A breakdown of the bond between components in the
bead
Bias ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at altern ate angles substantially less
than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread
Carcass The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber
which, when inflated, bears the load
Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall
Cord The strands forming th e plies in the tire
Cord separation The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds
Cracking Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or innerliner of
the tire extending to cord materialTire related term Meaning

LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) 5778-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications CT A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim
system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges
pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on
the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the
rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Groove The space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner The layer(s) forming the insi de surface of a tubeless tire
that contains the inflating medium within the tire
Innerliner separation The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the
carcass
Intended outboard sidewall (a) The sidewall that contai ns a whitewall, bears white
lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the ot her sidewall of the tire,
or
(b) The outward facing sidewa ll of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that must always face out-
ward when mounted on a vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweig ht trucks or multipurpose
passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given
inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible
inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible infla-
tion pressure The maximum cold inflation pr essure to which a tire may
be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension
requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tireTire related term Meaning

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Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, including elev ations due to label-
ing, decorations, or protective bands or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coat ed parallel cords
Ply separation A parting of rubber compou nd between adjacent plies
Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber, chemicals, fabric
and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an
automotive wheel, provides the traction and contains
the gas or fluid that sustains the load
Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to
the beads are laid at substa ntially 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
Sidewall That portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separation The parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surf aces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewallTire related term Meaning

611What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) ●
Is the electronic key left inside th e vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( → P. 528)●
When a warning light turns on or a wa rning message is displayed, refer to
P. 520, 528.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repl ace the flat tire with the spare tire.
( → P. 532)●
Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
( → P. 555)A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

616 Alphabetical index
LX570_OM_OM60Q78U_(U) Drive information .................................... 94
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ..... 522
Driver’s seat position memory ........... 151
Driving......................................................... 174
Break-in tips .......................................... 175
Correct posture..................................... 28
Driving in the rain................................ 175
Driving mode select switch ..........284
Off-road precautions...................... 386
Procedures .............................................174
Winter drive tips ................................ 382
Driving position memory...................... 151
Driving position memory .................. 151
Memory recall function.................... 152
Power easy access system .............. 151
DVD player
* Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
Function ..................................................269
Eco Driving Indicator Light ................. 87
EDR (Event data recorder) ...................10
Electronic key ........................................... 110
Battery-saving function .................... 134
If the electronic key does not
operate properly............................ 546
Replacing the battery ...................... 503 Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ..........520
If a warning light turns on ..............520
If a warning message is
displayed ............................................528
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............................546
If the engine will not start ............... 544
If the vehicle battery is
discharged......................................... 549
If you have a flat tire .......................... 532
If you lose your keys.................... 112, 114
If you think something is
wrong.................................................... 518
If your vehicle becomes stuck.....555
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency................................ 511
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................................... 512
If your vehicle overheats ................ 552
Emergency flashers ..............................510
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