2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

7967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
When using the full-size spare tire as a rear tire (vehicles with front and rear
tires of differing sizes)
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, as well as sudden braking and
shifting operation to engine braking.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
Also, not only can the following system not be utilized fully, but it may
even negatively affect the drive-train components:
• AWD system
• ABS & Brake assist
•VSC
•TRC
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
• PCS (if equipped)
•EPS
• AFS (if equipped)• AVS (if equipped)
• LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist monitor
(if equipped)
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
(if equipped)
• Navigation system (if equipped)

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7 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
CAUTION
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

7987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 738)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit.
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before repairing the vehicle

7997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type A
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Type B
*: Use of the jack (P. 789)
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit
Parking brake release toolScrewdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

8017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switch
Air release capStickers
Hose
Power plug
Insertion key1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

8027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 622)
Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 622)
Remove the center auxiliary box.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
1
2
Type AType B
Taking out the jack
1
2
Type AType B

8037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Take out the jack.
For tightening
For loosening
3
1
2
Type AType B