CHASSIS
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CHECKING AND REPLACING TIRES
When to replace your tires
"
1
New tread
2
Tread wear indicator
3
Worn tread
Replace the tires when the tread wear indicators
show. The location of the tread wear indicators
is shown by the marks such as “TWI” or “
∆
”
marks, etc., molded on the sidewall of each tire.
The tires on your Lexus have built
−
in tread wear
indicators to help you know when the tires need
replacement. When the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm
(0.06 in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If you
can see the indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
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 air loss occurs while driving, do not continue driving.
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.
Summary of Contents for GX470 2006
Page 14: ...HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL x I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 25: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xxi I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 71: ...SWITCHES 46 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 123: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 98 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 225: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 200 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 237: ...STEERING WHEEL AND MIRRORS 212 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 241: ...AIR CONDITIONING 216 21PY024 Air flow selection I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 255: ...AIR CONDITIONING 230 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 320: ...AUDIO 295 22PY056 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 365: ...AUDIO 340 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 421: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 396 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 449: ...DRIVING TIPS 424 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 507: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 482 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 515: ...MAINTENANCE 490 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 525: ...INTRODUCTION 500 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 587: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 562 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 590: ...BODY 565 FUEL TANK Capacity 87 L 23 gal 19 1 Imp gal I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...
Page 599: ...BODY 574 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...