air LEXUS RCF 2018 Owners Manual

4677-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
A buzzer also sounds.
 P. 526Warning message Details/Actions(U.S.A.) (Canada)

4817-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
* : Refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte nance” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”
for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle. Indicates that operation of large electricity consuming
systems such as the air conditioning system are sus-
pended
 Stop using unnecessary electric components to
reduce electricity consumpt ion. Wait a while until
the electric power supply is restored.
If this message is freque ntly displayed, have the
vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer immediately.
Indicates that the PCS (Pre -Collision System) is tempo-
rarily unavailable
 When conditions improve, the system resumes
operation. If this message is displayed continuously,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Indicates that part of th e PCS (Pre-Collision System)
sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
 Remove any dirt, ice, etc.Warning message Details/Actions(Flashes)

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.●
Set the parking brake. ●
Shift the shift lever to P. ●
Stop the engine. ●
Turn on the emergency flashers. (  P. 442)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. 412WARNING ■
If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair, which could re sult in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle

502 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)If you have a flat tire (v ehicles with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit) Your vehicle is not equipped with a spar e 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 emer gency 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 ti re can damage the tire and the wheel beyond
repair. Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall. In
such a case, the tire may explode when using the emergency tire puncture repair kit,
resulting in death or serious injury.

5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ●
Stop the vehicle in a safe pl ace on a hard, flat surface.●
Set the parking brake. ●
Shift the shift lever to P. ●
Stop the engine. ●
Turn on the emergency flashers. (  P. 442)●
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 vehi cle until the area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the top of the tire. ■
A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergenc y tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact your Lexus dealer. ●
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure ●
When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall●
When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel ●
When the cut or damage to the tread is 0.16 in. (4 mm) long or more ●
When the wheel is damaged ●
When 2 or more sharp objects, such as nails or screws, have passed through the tread
on a single tire ●
When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire ●
When the sealant has expiredBefore repairing the vehicle

504 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)* : Use of the jack (  P. 497)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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5057-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises ■
Bottle
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CompressorEmergency tire puncture repair kit components
Hose
Air release cap
Stickers 1
2
3
Compressor switch
Air pressure gauge
Power plug 1
2
3

506 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Secure the luggage mat using the hook. (  P. 494)
Remove the tool tray.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kits.Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kits 1
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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 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 1
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5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises 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. 548)
Start the engine. (  P. 207)
To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on. 9
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