If You Have A Flat Tire; If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine - Lexus LX 470 Owner's Manual

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B: If no steam is coming from your engine:
Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning.
Check the following.
D Is the cooling fan operating?
D Is the coolant in the acceptable range?
D Is the engine drive belt O.K.?
CAUTION
D When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
D Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Serious injury could
result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out
under pressure.
If the cooling fan is not operating or the coolant is not in the
acceptable range, turn off the engine and call your Lexus
dealer.
If both conditions are O.K., after the engine coolant
temperature has cooled to normal, continue driving your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature does not cool down, or your
vehicle overheats again, have it checked as soon as possible
by your Lexus dealer.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away from the
traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park
on a level spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P".
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from
traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to
reduce the possibility of personal injury:
D Turn off the active height control suspension by
pushing the active height control switch.
D Follow jacking instructions.
D Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle
supported by a jack. Personal injury may occur.
D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by the jack.
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