Driving when it is cold
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.
• Engine oil
•
Engine/power control unit coolant
•
Washer fluid
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Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt battery.
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.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the
winter tires mounted.
● When using winter tires, mount them to all four wheels.
NOTICE
When having winter tires repaired or replaced, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or
Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or 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.
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Make sure to use tire chains which match the tire size.
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