Lexus rx350 2016 Owner's Manual page 592

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
When inspecting or replacing tires
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Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
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Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
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Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply tires).
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Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
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Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
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Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
Do not tow if your vehicle has a compact spare tire installed.
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When initializing the tire pressure warning system
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Do not initializing tire inflation pressure without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure
to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even
if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is
actually normal.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves, transmitters and
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tire valve caps
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valves and
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transmitters, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters may be damaged if not handled correctly.
Make sure to install the tire valve caps. If the tire valve caps are not installed, water
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could enter the tire pressure warning valves and the tire pressure warning valves
could be bound.
When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than those specified.
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The cap may become stuck.
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
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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 possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 585)
Driving on rough roads
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Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or potholes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing the cushioning
ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires
themselves, as well as the vehicle' s wheels and body.
If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving
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Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.
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