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NOTICE
Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as tire
pressure sensors will be damaged.
Take due care not to go over a curb stone and
be careful of the holes in the road because
deflated tire pressure affects tire cushion
performance. The wheels, tires, body,
suspension and other components could be
damaged.
Your ground clearance is reduced if the run flat
tire goes flat so avoid driving over obstacles
and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and
speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go
through an automatic car wash as the vehicle
may get caught, resulting in damage.
When the tires must be replaced, have them
replaced by the nearest Lexus dealer or
authorized tire dealer. The tire pressure
sensors will be affected by the installation or
removal of tires.
When the tires must be replaced, replace the
grommets for tire pressure sensors as well.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
(Vehicles with standard tires)
CAUTION
If the low tire pressure warning light comes on,
observe the following instructions:
Decelerate as soon as possible to the most
appropriate speed that conditions permit.
Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the
brakes, causing death or serious injury.
The warning system may not activate
immediately if bursts or sudden air leakage
should occur.
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line.
Move cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away
from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of
a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission
in ”P”.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away
from traffic.
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5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to
reduce the possibility of personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle
supported by a jack. Otherwise, personal injury
may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle
is supported by the jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly
set the parking brake and put the transmission
in ”P”. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to
the one being changed if necessary.
Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack
point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause
personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is
supported by the jack alone.
Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during
wheel changing.
Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the
vehicle.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object
on or under the jack.
Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove
and change the tire.
NOTICE
Do not use liquid sealants for a flat tire as tire
pressure sensors will be damaged.
Do not continue driving with a deflated tire.
Driving even a short distance can damage a tire
beyond repair.
When the tires must be repaired or replaced,
have them repaired or replaced by the nearest
Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer. The tire
pressure sensors will be affected by the
installation or removal of tires.
When the tires must be replaced, replace the
grommets for tire pressure sensors as well.
