Lexus 2007 GS430 Quick Manual page 472

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
When inspecting or replacing tires
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Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so may cause
damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous handling characteristics,
which may lead to fatal or injury accidents.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns or treadwear.
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Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Lexus.
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Do not mix radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply tires.
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Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.
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When initializing the tire pressure warning system
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Do not push the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire
inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light
may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when
the tire inflation pressure is actually normal.
NOTICE
Repairing or replacing tires, wheels and tire pressure warning valves and trans-
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mitters
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
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Do not use liquid sealants on flat tire.
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