When Driving The Vehicle; When Parking The Vehicle; Selecting Tire Chains; Regulations On The Use Of Tire Chains - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.

When parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake.
The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary,
block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
When the parking brake is in automatic mode, release the parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. (P. 217)

Selecting tire chains

Vehicles with 20-inch tires
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Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
1
(0.20 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
2
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Vehicles with 21-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type
of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
Tire chain installation
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Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
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Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4 -
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1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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