Lexus IS 350C 2012 Manual page 239

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When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable
to road conditions.
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When parking the vehicle (in the winter time or in the cold lati-
tudes)
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis-
sion) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and block the wheel under the
vehicle 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
They cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires. Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire sizes.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location
and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.
● Install the chains on the rear tires.
● Retighten the chains after driving 1/4  1/2 mile (0.5  1.0 km).
2-5. Driving information
Side chain
(0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain
(0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter)
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