The Compact Spare Tire; When Using The Compact Spare Tire - Lexus RX 350 Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
STEP 3
STEP 4
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP 5

The compact spare tire

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The compact spare tire is identified by the label "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"
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on the 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.
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(P. 591)

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
transmitter, 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 warning light comes on, the light remains on.
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Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)