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Preparing for cold weather
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in
cold weather. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Necessary inspection items
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
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Engine oil
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Engine coolant
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Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
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Mounting winter tires
Have the vehicle fitted with four winter tires.
Ensure that all of the tires are the same size and brand.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when winter tires are mounted to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
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Use tires of the specified size.
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 winter tires
mounted.
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When using winter tires, mount them to all four wheels.
NOTICE
When having winter tires repaired or replaced, contact your Lexus dealer or a legitimate
tire retailer.
This is because the removal and mounting of winter tires affects the operation of the tire
pressure warning valves and transmitters.
When using tire chains
Install the tire chains to the front two tires.
Make sure to use tire chains which match the tire size.
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Tire chains cannot be mounted on 235/50R20 tires.
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