Lexus ES350 Service Manual page 494

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8-2. 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. 518)
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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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The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to 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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