When Parking The Vehicle; Selecting Tire Chains; Regulations On The Use Of Tire Chains - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

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4-6. Driving tips
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.

When parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P and block the wheel under the
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vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up,
preventing it from being released.
When the parking brake is in automatic mode, release the parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. (P. 204)
If the vehicle is left parked with the brakes damp in cold temperatures, there is
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a possibility of the brakes freezing.

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regu-
lated for each tire size.
Vehicles with 225/65R17 and 235/55R18 tires
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Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
1
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
2
25 mm (0. 9 8 in.) in length
3
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
4
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
5
25 mm (0. 9 8 in.) in length
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Vehicles with 225/60R18 tires
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Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 225/60R18 tires. Snow tires should be
use 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.
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