Lexus IS220d 2011, Manual

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
IS250/220d/200d_EE

Retighten the chains after driving 0.5

1.0 km (1/4

1/2
mile).

Tire chains (models with 16- and 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on front tires.

Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompany-
ing manual.
CAUTION

Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

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 spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.

Driving with tire chains (models with 16- and 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing 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 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

Avoid sudden turns and braking.

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.