wheel Lexus GS300h 2017 Manual Online

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function. Next time when starting the
hybrid system, operate the
hybrid system for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the 12-
volt battery.
OnceThe electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key bat-
tery. ( P. 435)
Once
The driver’s door was opened and
closed with the power switch turned
off and then the power switch was
put in ACCESSORY mode twice
without the hybrid system being
started. Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
During an hybrid system starting
procedure in the event that the elec-
tronic key was not functioning prop-
erly ( P. 528), the power switch
was touched with the electronic key.  Press the power switch within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding.
Once
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of the
power switch being pressed. Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal and
moving the steering wheel left
and right.
Interior
buzzerExteriorbuzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

4987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with 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. 452)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare ti re. The flat tire can be replaced with
the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 416
WARNING
■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

499
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7

5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
Replacing a flat tire
1
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
2
3

503
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the ground,
place the tire so that the wheel design
faces up to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
4
5
WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will
be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while
changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire
to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.

5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, causing
the tire to come off.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel
nuts until the tapered portion comes
into loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with an aluminum wheel, turn the
wheel nuts until the washers come
into contact with the disc wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Installing th
e spare tire
1
2
Disc wheel
seat
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
Washer
Disc wheel
3

505
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N

5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire installed on the vehi-
cle.
The vehicle may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
■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 performance.
■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 trans-
mitter, contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not
handled correctly.

509
7
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without spare tire)
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 emergency tire puncture repair kit.
WARNING
■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 ci rcumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.

511
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
GS450h_300h_OM_OM30F92E_(EE) *
: Use of the jack ( P. 502)
Location of the emergency tire pu ncture repair kit, jack and tools
Jack handle
Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Parking brake release tool
Screwdriver Towing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
*1
2
3
4
5
6
7