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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.
Pre-winter preparations
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 or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires
Ensure that all tires are the same size and
brand, and that chains match the size of the
tires.
*
: Tire chains cannot be mounted on the
225/60R18 tires.
WARNING
■
Driving with snow tires
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
●
pressure.
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Do not drive at speeds in excess of the
speed limit or the speed limit specified
for the snow tires being used.
●
Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■
Driving with tire chains
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
limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), which-
ever is lower.
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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces
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
●
a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
*
.
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Do not use LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering control) (if
equipped).
●
Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
(if equipped).
Repairing or replacing snow tires
■
(vehicles with the tire pressure warn-
ing system)
Request repairs or replacement of snow
tires from your Lexus dealer or legitimate
tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attach-
ment of snow tires affects the operation
of the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
NOTICE
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