Lexus RC350 User Manual page 323

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 in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
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being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
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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 limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
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mph (50 km/h), 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.
Vehicles with LDA (Lane Departure Alert): Do not use the LDA system.
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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
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The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
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