Installing the spare tire

Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each nut by hand to approximately the same amount.
Turn the lug nuts until the washers come into contact with the disc wheel.

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)

Reinstall the wheel ornament
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-informa- tion display.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may
lead to an accident. Immediatel ...
Maintenance and Lexus Warranty Coverage
Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty coverage remains intact. You should keep detailed
records of vehicle maintenance, ...
Theft Deterrent System
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect
your vehicle from
theft.
■Immobilizer system
The immobilizer system prevents the engine from
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