The Compact Spare Tire; When The Compact Spare Tire Is Equipped; If You Have A Flat Front Tire On A Road Covered With Snow Or Ice - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The compact spare tire

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The compact spare tire is identified by the label "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" on the
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tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 589)
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When using the compact spare tire
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As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, the light remains on.

When the compact spare tire is equipped

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When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires.

If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice

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Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
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Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
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Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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