Selecting Tire Chains; Regulations On The Use Of Tire Chains; Tire Chain Installation - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

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.

Selecting tire chains

Except vehicles with 18-inch tires
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Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain
1
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
2
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
Vehicles with 18-inch tires
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Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.

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.

Tire chain installation

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Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
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Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4
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 1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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