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Vehicles equipped with 235/45ZR17 tires: Your Lexus has
been fitted with specially developed tires which provide
exceptional dynamic performance under general road
conditions. However your riding comfort may worsen a little
and road noise may increase during driving. You may also
notice that your tires will wear more rapidly and tire grip
performance will be reduced on the snowy and/or icy roads
when compared to standard tires. Be sure to have snow tires
or tire chains on the snowy and/or icy roads and drive
carefully with the speed appropriate for road conditions.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears
down below 4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep
enough to expose the fabric, or bulges indicating internal
damage, the tire should be replaced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to
the size or location of a cut or other damage, it should be
replaced. If you are not sure, consult with your Lexus dealer.
If an air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving
with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage
a tire beyond repair.
Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by
a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom
been used.
This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future
use.
Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared in accordance with
regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration of the U.S. Department of
Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or
prospective purchasers of Lexus vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
Your Lexus dealer will help answer any questions you may
have as you read this information.
DOT quality grades – All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. These quality grades are molded on the
sidewall.
Treadwear – The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 – 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly
from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction A, B, C – The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are A, B and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Summary of Contents for GS300 1998
Page 1: ...1 PG005 2 PICTORIAL INDEX 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 3: ...3 PG016 PICTORIAL INDEX 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS400 sold in U S A ...
Page 5: ...5 PG006 PICTORIAL INDEX 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS300 sold in U S A ...
Page 7: ...7 PG017 PICTORIAL INDEX 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS400 sold in Canada ...
Page 9: ...9 PG007 PICTORIAL INDEX 9 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GS300 sold in Canada ...
Page 13: ...13 PICTORIAL INDEX 13 ...
Page 21: ...BASIC OPERATION QUICK REF ERENCE 8 ...
Page 47: ...KEYS AND DOORS 34 ...
Page 50: ...SWITCHES 37 12G001 ...
Page 66: ...SWITCHES 53 EMERGENCY FLASHER SWITCH 12G005 ...
Page 70: ...SWITCHES 57 ...
Page 73: ...GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 60 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE 13G009 ...
Page 87: ...74 ...
Page 91: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 78 PERSONAL LIGHTS Front 14G004 1 ...
Page 120: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 107 ...
Page 157: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 144 16G056 1 ...
Page 166: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 153 16G033 ...
Page 175: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 162 B Convertible seat 16G035 C Booster seat 16G037 ...
Page 190: ...COMFORT ADJUSTMENT 177 16G052 Move seat fully back ...
Page 207: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 194 20G002 1 Air flow selection ...
Page 209: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 196 20G003 1 ...
Page 263: ...AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO 250 ...
Page 270: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 257 IGNITION SWITCH WITH STEERING LOCK 31G001 ...
Page 276: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 263 31G029 ...
Page 346: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 333 40G014 Tie down points ...
Page 354: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 341 ...
Page 392: ...CHASSIS 379 400 Suspension and chassis 401 ...
Page 415: ...CHASSIS 402 ...
Page 418: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 405 64G015 Driver s side kick panel 64G014 Passenger s side kick panel ...
Page 419: ...64G013 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 406 Engine compartment ...
Page 420: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 407 64G026 Engine compartment Canada only ...
Page 448: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 435 64G012 ...