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9-4. If a tire is flat
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when
driving to spread the sealant evenly.
●
Drive the vehicle carefully at a low
speed. Be especially careful when
turning and cornering.
If the vehicle does not drive straight or
●
you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the
following:
• Tire condition. The tire may have sepa-
rated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire infla-
tion pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3
2
kgf/cm
or bar) or below, this may indi-
cate severe tire damage.
20After driving, stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat surface
and reconnect the emergency tire
puncture 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 below
A
19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm
The puncture cannot be repaired.
Contact your Lexus dealer.
If the tire inflation pressure is
B
between 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3
2
kgf/cm
or bar) and a point below
the specified level: The tire can be
repaired. Proceed to step 22.
If the tire inflation pressure is at the
C
specified level (P.564): Proceed
to step 23.
Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the
recommended level, the tire pressure
warning light may come on/flash.
22
Turn the compressor switch on to
inflate the tire until the specified tire
inflation pressure is reached. Drive
for about 3 miles (5 km) and then
perform step 20.
23
Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.
If the air release cap is not attached, the
sealant may leak and dirty the interior of
2
or bar):
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