When Using The Compact Spare Tire - Warnings; When The Compact Spare Tire Is Attached; Speed Limit When Using The Compact Spare Tire - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

WARNING
When using the compact spare tire
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Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
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your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
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Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
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that cause sudden engine braking.

When the compact spare tire is attached

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The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not
operate correctly:
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• EPS
• Trailer Sway Control
• VDIM
• Adaptive Variable Suspension System
(if equipped)
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if
equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped)
• PCS (Pre-Collision
equipped)
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may even negatively
affect the drive-train components:
• E-Four (AWD models)

Speed limit when using the compact spare tire

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Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is
installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to observe
this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
After using the tools and jack
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Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage
location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping
equipped)
• Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
• AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System)
(if equipped)
• Tire pressure warning system
• Intuitive parking assist
• Lexus parking assist monitor (if
equipped)
• Panoramic view monitor (if equipped)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
System) (if • Navigation system
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Assist) (if
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