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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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.398)
Check the degree of the tire dam-
age.
A tire should only be repaired with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit if the
damage is caused by a nail or screw pass-
ing through the tire tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw from
the tire. Removing the object may widen
the opening and make emergency
repair with the repair kit impossible.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehi-
cle until the area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
Q A flat tire that cannot be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be
repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
O When the tire is damaged due to driving
without sufficient air pressure
O When there are any cracks or damage at
any location on the tire, such as on the
side wall, except the tread
O When the tire is visibly separated from
the wheel
O When the cut or damage to the tread is 4
mm (0.16 in.) long or more
O When the wheel is damaged
O When two or more tires have been punc-
tured
O When more than one sharp objects such
as nails or screws have passed through
the tread on a single tire
Q 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 repairing the vehicle
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