If You Have A Flat Tire - Lexus 2003 LS Owner's Manual

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
B: If no steam is coming from your engine:
Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning.
Check the following.
A Is the cooling fan operating?
A Is the coolant in the acceptable range?
A Is the engine drive belt O.K.?
CAUTION
A When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
A 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.
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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.
NOTICE
For vehicles equipped with the height control switch, be
sure to turn the ignition switch off before jacking. If this
is not done, the vehicle height adjustment function will
operate, which may cause body damage.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to
reduce the possibility of personal injury:
A Follow jacking instructions.
A Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle
supported by a jack. Otherwise, personal injury may
occur.