Lexus LX 570 Owner's Manual page 424

WARNING
Driving with snow tires
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
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Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
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snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires and 18-inch tires)
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may
cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or
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50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
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that cause sudden engine braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
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tained.
When installing tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires and 18-inch tires)
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Turn off the vehicle height control.
The vehicle height may change due to the automatic leveling function and you may
catch part of your body in the vehicle, resulting in an accident. (P. 325)
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing snow tires
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Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire
retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the
tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 20-inch tires and 18-inch tires)
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The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
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