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4-6. Driving tips

4-6.Driving tips

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Use fluids that are appropriate to 
the prevailing outside temperatures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician inspect 
the condition of the battery.



Have the vehicle fitted with four 
snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the rear tires.

*

Ensure that all tires are the specified size 
and brand, and that chains match the size 
of the tires.

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehi-

cles with front and rear tires of differing 
sizes.

Perform the following according to the 
driving conditions:



Do not try to forcibly open a window 

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving 
the vehicle in winter. Always drive 
the vehicle in a manner appropriate 
to the prevailing weather condi-
tions.

Preparation for winter

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

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 seri-

ous injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air 

pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 

km/h), regardless of the type of snow 

tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some 

wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 

front and rear tires of the same size)

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 mph (50 km/h), which-

ever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces 

or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 

steering, sudden braking and shifting 

operations that cause sudden engine 

braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering 

a curve to ensure that vehicle control is 

maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 

system.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow 

tires from Lexus dealers or legitimate tire 

retailers.

This is because the removal and attach-

ment of snow tires affects the operation 

of the tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters.

Before driving the vehicle