height LEXUS RX450h 2018 User Guide

6878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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The compact spare tire ●
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire tempor arily, and only in an emergency.●
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. ( → P. 717)■
When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped wi th a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compac t spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, the light remains on. ■
When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire inst alled, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires. ■
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the re ar wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires. 1
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When trouble arises
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Be careful when driving over bumps with th e compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehi cle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road sur-
faces, etc. ■
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.■
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly. ■
When stowing the flat tire (RX450hL) ●
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody. ●
Securely tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the hook. ●
Stow the flat tire in the spare tire location. Failure to do so may cause damage to the
spare tire carrier. Pr oper storage reduces the possibilit y of injury in a collision or
during sudden braking. ●
Have the flat tire repaired and the spare tire replaced with it as soon as possible. ■
Proper storage of the spare tire (RX450hL)
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If the spare tire clamp bolt is turned withou t a tire on the hoist assembly, the wire cable
may not be able to be lowered. If the wire cable cannot be lowered, contact your
Lexus dealer. ●
If the hoist assembly is slanted when stowing a
tire, the hoist assembly may become stuck in
the wheel opening and the tire may not be
raised properly, causing damage to the wheel
or the wire cable.

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RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U9-1. Specifications
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:Unladen vehicle
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: Vehicles with towing package
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:RX450h
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:RX450hLMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) Dimensions and weight Overall length 192.5 in. (4890 mm)
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196.9 in. (5000 mm)
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Overall width 74.6 in. (1895 mm)
Overall height
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67.7 in. (1720 mm)
Wheelbase 109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Tread Front 64.4 in. (1635 mm)
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64.5 in. (1640 mm)
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Rear 64.0 in. (1625 mm)
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64.1 in. (1630 mm)
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Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 920 lb. (420 kg)
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1070 lb. (490 kg)
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Trailer Weight Rating
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(Trailer weight + cargo we ight) 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
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726 9-1. Specifications
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Typical tire size information
The illustration indicates typical tire size.
Tire use
(P = Passenger car,
T = Temporary use)
Section width (millimeters)
Aspect ratio
(tire height to section width)
Tire construction code
(R = Radial, D = Diagonal)
Wheel diameter (inches)
Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)
Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)■
Tire dimensions
Section width
Tire height
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