Lexus GS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

8847-2. 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 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 (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 qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

8857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 hybrid system.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 820)
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.
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

8867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Use of the jack (P. 876)
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
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8877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit components
Bottle
Hose
Air pressure gauge
Compressor switchCompressor
Stickers
Power plug
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8887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 695)
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
Remove the center luggage mat. (P. 695)
Remove the center auxiliary
box.
Take out the jack.
For tightening
For loosening
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Taking out the jack
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8897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 emer-
gency 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

8907-2. 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 clock-
wise as far as possible.
Make sure that the compressor
switch is off.
Emergency repair method
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8917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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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Inside of console boxBackside of console box
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8927-2. 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 sticker.
If you are unable to apply the
stickers, inform the nearest any
authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional 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. 936)
Start the hybrid system. (P. 246)
To inject the sealant and
inflate the tire, turn the com-
pressor switch on.
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8937-2. 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
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
display the actual tire infla-
tion pressure about 1 minute
(15 minutes at low tempera-
ture) after the switch is
turned on.
Inject to recommended
pressure.
• 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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