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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
20After driving, stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat surface
and reconnect the repair kit.
Remove the air release cap from the hose
before reconnecting the hose.
21 Turn the compressor switch on and
wait for several seconds, then turn
it off. Check the tire inflation pres-
sure.
If the tire inflation pressure is under
130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 19
psi): The puncture cannot be
repaired. Contact any authorized
Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the tire inflation pressure is 130
kPa (1.3 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 19 psi) or
higher, but less than the specified
air pressure: Proceed to step 22.
If the tire inflation pressure is the
specified air pressure (P.460):
Proceed to step 23.
22 Turn the compressor switch on to
inflate the tire until the specified air
pressure is reached. Drive for
about 5 km (3 miles) and then per-
form step 20.
23Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached, the
sealant may leak and the vehicle may get
dirty.
24 Store the bottle in the trunk while it
is connected to the compressor.
25Taking precautions to avoid sud-
den braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turns, drive carefully at
under 80 km/h (50 mph) to the
nearest authorized Lexus retailer
or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer that is less than
100 km (62 miles) away for tire
repair or replacement.
For repair and replacement of a tire or dis-
posal of the tire puncture repair kit, contact
any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
When having the tire repaired or replaced,
make sure to tell any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
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