Lexus 2016 GS350 Owner's Manual page 500

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
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three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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The spare tire
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GS350/GS200t: The spare tire is identified by the label "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"
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on the tire sidewall.
Use the spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
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Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire. (P. 550)
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When using the spare tire
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As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low
inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning sys-
tem. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
When the spare tire is equipped
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The vehicle may become lower when driving with the spare tire compared to when driv-
ing with standard tires.
If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with front and
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rear tires of the same size)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the front wheels of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the rear tires:
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
1
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
2
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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WARNING
When using the spare tire
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Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with your vehi-
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cle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
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Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
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that cause sudden engine braking.
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