2017 LEXUS LS600H tires

5677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
●Set the parking brake.
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Stop the hybrid system.
●Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 546)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced
with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 506
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 jacking up the vehicle

5697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,
leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires
on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the
jack.
●Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported
by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Be sure to turn off the height control and stop the hybrid system.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If
there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

5717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Lift up the luggage mat and secure it by using the hook provided.
( P. 443)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
If the center fastener cannot be turned
by hand, use the wheel nut wrench
that is stored in the trunk. (To secure
the tire, tighten the center fastener by
hand. Do not use the wrench or other
tools.)
Chock the tires.
Taking out the spare tire
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CAUTION
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the
body of the vehicle.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire

5777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
CAUTION
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their stor-
age location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
NOTICE
■When replacing the tires (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
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 quali-
fied and equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact any autho-
rized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 508)

5917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
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.
■Emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The sealant has a limited lifespan. The expiry date is marked 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 needs to be pur-
chased, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional. The compressor is reusable.
●The sealant can be used when the outside temperature is from -40 C (-40F) to
60 C (140F).
●The 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 kit, a loud operation noise is produced. This does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit to check or to adjust the tire
pressure.
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5937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
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.
■Precautions for use of the sealant
●Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume
as much water as possible, then immediately consult a doctor.
●If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water. If dis-
comfort persists, consult a doctor.

5997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
●Shift the shift lever to P.
●Turn the power switch off.
●Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
●Chock the tires.
Vehicles with a spare tire
Take out the parking brake release tool and the screwdriver from the
trunk. ( P. 568)
Replace the screwdriver head
with the parking brake release
tool.
Take out the spare tire. ( P. 571)
If the parking brake cannot be released
In the event that the 12-volt battery is discharged or switch operation
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be per-
formed only if necessary, su ch as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated ev en when the 12-volt battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Releasing the parking brake manually
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6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS600h/LS600hL_EE(OM50G20E)
Replace the screwdriver head
with the parking brake release
tool.
Insert the tool and press it down
firmly while turning it
counterclockwise until it stops.
■When installing the tool tray clips (vehicles without a spare tire)
■Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.
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CAUTION
■When releasing the parking brake manually
●Shift the shift lever to P, turn the power switch off and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an accident.
●Turn the power switch off and check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the inserted parking
brake release tool, resulting in an injury.
Install the clips as shown in the illustration.