Lexus LS 500h 2019, Owner'S Manual

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4-6. Driving tips
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Vehicles with front and rear tires of
differing sizes
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
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Tire chain installation
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 the front tires.
●
Install tire chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 0.5

1.0 km (1/4

1/2 mile).
●
Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (

P.255)
Regulations on the use of tire
chains
NOTICE
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Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers
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