winter tires LEXUS RX450h 2015 Owners Manual

3022-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always drive the ve hicle in a manner appropriate to the
prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropria te to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires. Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following accord ing to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a w indow or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any exce ss ice or snow that may have
accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle's roof, chassis, around
the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.

6744-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■
Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replace-
ment tire is greater than 1 /2 of the Gr oss Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either
the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
■
Tire types
1 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 perfor-
mance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered
or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires
is recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be ade-
quate for driving in most winter conditions , as well as for use year round. All sea-
son tires, however, do not have adequa te traction performance compared with
snow tires in heavy or loos e snow. Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration
and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or ic y roads, we recommend using snow tires.
If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capac-
ity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install
studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.
Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. (  P. 3 0 2 )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. 8 1 3 )

868Alphabetical index
Parking assist sensors* .......................248
Parking brake .......................................... 195
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs........................708
Switch ........................................................ 217
PCS
Function .................................................. 278
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 734
Personal lights
Switch ......................................................583
Phone*........................................... 429, 552
Power back door ..................................... 75
Power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................................ 804
Checking ...............................................659
Preparing and checking
before winter .................................... 302
Power easy access system................... 95
Power outlet............................................. 601
“POWER” switch.................................... 177
Power windows ........................................ 112
Pre-collision system
Function .................................................. 278
Pre-collision braking off
switch ................................................... 279
Warning light ....................................... 734 Radar cruise control............................ 236
Radiator ......................................................661
Radio* ............................................ 365, 477
Rear seat entert ainment system*
Rear seats
Folding down ......................................... 89
Seat adjustment..................................... 89
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 708
Wattage .................................................809
Rear view mirror
Compass ................................................622
Inside rear view mirror ..................... 107
Outside rear view mirrors ..............109
Rear view monitor
system* ...................................... 258, 266
Rear window defogger* ....................358
Rear window wiper.............................. 229
Remote Touch*
Replacing
Electronic key battery ..................... 687
Fuses ........................................................ 689
Light bulbs ............................................ 708
Tires...........................................................764
Wireless remote control
battery ................................................. 687
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners..........................................840
Reset the maintenance data ..............641
Roof luggage carrier........................... 296P R