Winter Driving Tips; Preparation For Winter; Driving With Snow Tires; 4-6. Driving Tips - Lexus RC F Owner's Manual

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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive
the vehicle in a manner appropriate
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

 Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size
and the same brand.
 For Russia: Tire chains can only be
installed on the rear tires. However,
tire chains cannot be installed on
275/35ZR19 rear tires.
Before installing tire chains, change all four
tires and wheels to those of the specified
size for use with tire chains (front tires:
235/40R19, rear tires: 235/40R19,
wheels: 19  8 1/2 J 45 inset). Use the
specified type of tire chains and install
them on the rear tires only.
For details, contact your Lexus dealer.
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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 seri-
ous injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air
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pressure.
Do not drive at speeds in excess of the
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speed limit or the speed limit specified
for the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some
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wheels.
Driving with tire chains
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Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure 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
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limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), which-
ever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
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or over potholes.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt
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steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine
braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering
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a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure
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Alert with steering control) system. (if
equipped)