2014 Lexus GS250 Owner's Manual

6017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Attach the 2 stickers as shown.
Remove any dirt and moisture from
the wheel before attaching the sticker.
If you are unable to apply the stickers,
inform the nearest any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional that sealant has been applied to
the puncture when having the tire
repaired or replaced.
Check the specified tire inflation pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on
the label as shown. (→P. 6 4 5 )
Start the engine. ( →P. 2 3 7 )
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6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
Inflate 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 400 kPa (4.0
kgf/cm
2 or bar, 58 psi), and
then gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will dis-
play the actual tire inflation
pressure about 1 minute (15
minutes at low temperature)
after the switch is turned on.
Inject to recommended pres-
sure.
• 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
specified tire inflation pressure is
reached.
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6037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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• If the tire inflation pressure is stilllower than the specified point
after inflation for 10 minutes (35
minutes at low temperature)
with the switch on, the tire is too
damaged to be repaired. Turn
the compressor switch off and
contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped
professional.
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the recommended
level, let out some air to adjust
the tire inflation pressure.
(→ P. 608, 645)
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6047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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With the compressor switch off, disconnect the hose from the valve on
the tire and then pull out the power plug from the power outlet socket.
Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.
Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.
Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached,
the sealant may leak and the vehicle
may get dirty.
Temporarily store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the
compressor.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive
safely for about 5 km (3 miles) below 80 km/h (50 mph).
After driving for about 5 km
(3 miles), stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat surface
and remove the air release cap
from the hose before reconnect-
ing the repair kit.
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6057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Turn the compressor switch on
and wait for several seconds, and
then turn it off. Check the tire
inflation pressure.If the tire inflation pressure is
under 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or
bar, 19 psi): The puncture can-
not be repaired. Contact any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped profes-
sional.
If the tire inflation pressure is
130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 19
psi) or higher, but less than the
recommended level: Proceed
to step .
If the tire inflation pressure is
the recommended level: Pro-
ceed to step .
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 .
Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached,
the sealant may leak and the vehicle
may get dirty.
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6067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and
sharp turns, drive carefully at under 80 km/h (50 mph) to any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional that is less than 100 km (62 miles) away for tire repair or
replacement.
■In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
●When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When two or more tires have been punctured
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
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6077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is shown on the bottle. The seal-
ant should be replaced before the expiry date. Contact any authorized Lexus
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for replace-
ment.
●The sealant stored in the emergency tire puncture repair kit can be used only once
to temporarily repair a single tire. If the sealant has been used and need to be pur-
chased, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40 °C (-40 °F) to
60 °C (140 °F).
●The repair kit is exclusively designed for size and type of tires originally installed on
your vehicle. Do not use it for tires that a different size than the original ones, or for
any other purposes.
●If the sealant gets on your clothes, it may stain.
●If the sealant adheres to a wheel or the surface of the vehicle body, the stain may
not be removable if it is not cleaned at once. Immediately wipe away the sealant
with a wet cloth.
●During operation of the repair kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture re pair kit to check or to adjust the tire
pressure.
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6087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended levelDisconnect the hose from the valve.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and
then reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, and then turn it off.
Check that the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level. ( →P. 6 4 5 )
If the air pressure is lower than the recommended level, turn the compressor
switch on again and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended pres-
sure is reached.
■The valve of a tire that has been repaired
●After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit, the valve should
be replaced.
●Vehicles with the tire pressure warning system: After a tire is repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit, even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recom-
mended level, the tire pressure warning light may come on/flash.
■Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle.
Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already passed. Otherwise, repairs con-
ducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be performed properly. Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the tire valve to let some air
out.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
●The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle. Do
not use it on other vehicles.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a different size
than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the tires to
not be repaired properly.
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