Lexus RC350 User Manual page 594

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the tire is inflated to more than the recommended level
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Disconnect the hose from the valve.
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Install the air release cap to the end of the
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hose and push the protrusion on the air
release cap into the valve to let some air out.
Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose and then
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reconnect the hose.
Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then turn it off. Check that
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the air pressure indicator shows the recommended level. (P. 630)
If the air pressure is lower than the recommended level, turn the compressor switch on
again and repeat the inflation procedure until the recommended pressure is reached.
After a tire is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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The tire pressure warning valve and transmitter should be replaced.
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Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pressure warning
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light may come on/flash.
Note for checking the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Check the sealant expiry date occasionally.
The expiry date is shown on the bottle. Do not use sealant whose expiry date has already
passed. Otherwise, repairs conducted using the emergency tire puncture repair kit may
not be performed properly.
WARNING
Caution while driving
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an accident.
The emergency tire puncture repair kit is made exclusively for your vehicle. Do not
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use it on other vehicles.
Do not use the emergency tire puncture repair kit for tires that are a different size
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than the specified ones or for any other purpose. Doing so may cause the tires to not
be repaired properly.
Precautions for use of the sealant
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Ingesting the sealant is hazardous to your health. If you ingest sealant, consume as
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much water as possible, then immediately consult a doctor.
If sealant gets in eyes or adheres to skin, immediately wash it off with water. If discom-
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fort persists, consult a doctor.
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