Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual page 505

Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or
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three times in the order shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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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.
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Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 555)
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When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
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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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The vehicle may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to
when driving 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 and compact spare tire only)
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.
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Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehicle.
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Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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