2016 LEXUS RC350 Owners Manual

5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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*: Use of the jack (P. 5 7 8 )
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Emergency tire puncture repair
kits
Jack*
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Bottle
■Compressor
Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Hose
Air release cap
Stickers1
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Compressor switch
Air pressure gauge
Po w e r p l u g1
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Secure the luggage mat using the hook. (P. 5 7 5 )
Remove the tool tray.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kits.
Check the degree of the tire damage.
A tire should only be repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit if
the damage is caused by a nail or screw
passing through the tire tread. • Do not remove the nail or screw from the tire. Removing the object
may widen the opening and disen-
able emergency repair with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the puncture, if known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kits
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
Remove the valve cap from the valve
of the punctured tire.
Extend the hose. Remove the air
release cap from the hose.
You will use the air release cap again.
Therefore keep it in a safe place.
Connect the hose to the valve.
Screw the end of the hose clockwise as
far as possible.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Emergency repair method
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Lift the rubber stopper on the com-
pressor.
Remove the power plug from the
compressor.
Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket. (P. 4 4 0 )
Connect the bottle to the compres-
sor.
Make sure that the bottle is securely
connected.
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5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Attach the 2 stickers as shown.
Remove any dirt and moisture from the
wheel before attaching the label. If it is
impossible to attach the label, make sure
to tell your Lexus dealer when you have
them repair and replace the tire that
sealant is injected.
Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.
Tire inflation pressure is specified on the
label as shown. (P. 6 3 0 )
Start the engine. (P. 199)
To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on.
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5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Inflate the tire until the recom-
mended pressure is reached.The sealant will be injected and
the pressure will spike to 44 psi
(300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm
2 or bar) or
58 psi (400 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 or
bar), then gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will dis-
play the actual tire inflation pres-
sure about 1 minute (15 minutes at
low temperature) 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 rec-
ommended tire inflation pressure
is reached.
• If the tire inflation pressure is still lo wer than the recommended level after infla-
tion for 10 minutes (35 minutes at low temperature) with the switch on, the tire
is too damaged to be repaired. Turn th e compressor switch off and contact your
Lexus dealer.
• If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the recommended level, let out some air to
adjust the tire inflation pressure. ( P. 5 9 4 , 6 3 0 )
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 trun k while it is connected to the compres-
sor.
To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive safely for
about 3 miles (5 km) below 50 mph (80 km/h).
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5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After driving, 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 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm
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or bar): The puncture cannot be
repaired. Contact your Lexus
dealer.
If the tire inflation pressure is between 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
and a point below the recommended level: The tire can be repaired. Pro-
ceed to step .
If the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level: Proceed to step .
Turn the compressor switch on to infl ate the tire until the recommended tire
inflation pressure is reached. Drive for about 3 miles (5 km) 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.
Store the bottle in the trunk while it is connected to the compressor.
Taking precautions to avoid sudden br aking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turns, drive carefully at under 50 mph (80 km/h) to your Lexus dealer that is
less than 62 miles (100 km) away for tire repair or replacement.
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