When Driving The Vehicle (Winter); When Parking The Vehicle (Winter); Selecting Tire Chains; Regulations On The Use Of Tire Chains - Lexus rx450h 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. 245)

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regu-
lated for each tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
1
0.43 in. (10.8 mm) in width
2
0. 9 8 in. (25 mm) in length
3
Cross chain:
0.15 in. (3. 9 mm) in diameter
4
0.54 in. (13.8 mm) in width
5
1.00 in. (25.3 mm) in length
6

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.
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