Lexus 2013 IS 350, Owner'S Manual

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4-6. Driving tips
IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
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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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
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Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driving 1/4
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1/2 mile (0.5

1.0 km).
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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
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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 serious injury.
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Use tires of the specified size.
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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 snow tires
being used.
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Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
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Driving with tire chains (except vehicles with 18-inch tires)
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.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is main-
tained.
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Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.