2011 Lexus IS220d Owner's Manual

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Before performing emergency repair
Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired
with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit if the damage is
caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency repair
with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move
the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is posi-
tioned at the top of the tire.

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Emergency repair method
Pull the insertion key out of the
kit.
Place the kit with the bottom
facing upward.
Peel off the label, and push in
the insertion key until a click is
heard.
Return the kit to an upright
position and make sure that the
compressor switch is off.
Use the kit with the top facing
upward.
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STEP2
STEP3

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IS250/220d/200d_EEConnect the power plug to the
power outlet socket. (P. 370)
Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
Remove the air release cap
from the hose.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose
clockwise as far as possible.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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IS250/220d/200d_EECheck the specified tire infla-
tion pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is speci-
fied on the label on the driver's
side pillar as shown. (P. 548)
Start the engine.
To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
Use the kit with the top facing
upward.
STEP8
STEP9
STEP10

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IS250/220d/200d_EEInflate the tire until the recom-
mended pressure is reached.
The sealant will be injected
and the pressure will spike to
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar,
44 psi) or 450 kPa (4.5 kgf/
cm
2 or bar, 65 psi), then
gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will
display the actual tire infla-
tion pressure about 1 minute
after the switch is turned on.
• Turn the compressor switch off
and then check the tire inflation
pressure. Being careful not to
over inflate, check and repeat
the inflation procedure until the
recommended tire inflation
pressure is reached.
• If the needle of the air pressure
gauge reaches the red zone (450
kPa [4.5 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 65 psi]
or more), there may be a mal-
function in the tire or in the kit
itself. Stop operation immedi-
ately.
• If the tire inflation pressure is
still lower than the recom-
mended level after inflating for
10 minutes with the switch on,
the tire is too damaged to be
repaired. Turn the compressor
switch off and contact any
authorized Lexus dealer, tire
dealer or repairer, or another
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duly qualified and equipped
professional.

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When trouble arises
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• If the tire inflation pressure
exceeds the recommended
level, let out some air to adjust
the tire inflation pressure. (P.
512)
Disconnect the hose from the valve on the tire and then pull
out the power plug from the power outlet socket.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immedi-
ately drive for about 5 km (3 miles).
After driving for about 5 km (3
miles), stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat surface
and reconnect the compressor.
Turn the compressor switch on
and wait for several seconds,
then turn it off. Check the tire
inflation pressure.
If the tire inflation pressure is
below 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 19 psi): The puncture
cannot be repaired. Contact
any authorized Lexus dealer,
tire dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
If the tire inflation pressure is
between 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/
cm
2 or bar, 19 psi) and a
point below the recom-
mended level: The tire can be
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STEP 13
STEP 14
STEP 15

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IS250/220d/200d_EErepaired. Proceed to “STEP
16”.
If the tire inflation pressure is
at the recommended level:
Proceed to “STEP 17”.
Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the
recommended tire inflation pressure is reached. Drive for
about 5 km (3 miles) and then perform “STEP 14”.
Store the kit and then attach the
2 stickers as shown.
Taking precautions to avoid
sudden braking and sharp turns,
drive carefully at under 80 km/h
(50 mph) to the nearest autho-
rized Lexus dealer, tire dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional
for tire repair or replacement.
STEP 16
STEP 17