Lexus GS250 2014 Owner's Manual

5917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 stor-
age 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 perfor-
mance.
■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.
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5927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 5 3 4 )
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead 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 em ergency 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.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
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5937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XType A
*: Use of the jack (→P. 5 8 3 )
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit
Parking brake release tool Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
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2
3
4
5
6
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5947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XType B
*: Use of the jack (→P. 5 8 3 )
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair
kit
Parking brake release tool Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
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5957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Hose
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switchCompressor
Stickers
Po we r p l u g
Air release cap1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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5967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center luggage mat. (→P. 4 1 0 )
Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
Remove the center luggage mat. ( →P. 4 1 0 )
Remove the center auxiliary box.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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2
XTy p e AXType B
Ta k i n g o u t t h e j a c k
1
2
XTy p e AXType B
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5977-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the jack.For tightening
For loosening3
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2
XTy p e AXType B
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5987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 disenable 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.
Before performing emergency repair
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5997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
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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2
3
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6007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the rubber stopper from
the compressor.
Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket.
Connect the bottle to the com-
pressor.
Connect by inserting the bottle
straight into the compressor, and
make sure that the protruding part of
the bottle is properly aligned with the
groove in the case.
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XInside of console boxXBackside of console box
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