If You Have A Flat Tire (Vehicles With Run-Flat Tires) - Lexus 2003 SC430 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
D When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
D 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.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
(Vehicles with run–flat tires)
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You can continue driving a vehicle with run–flat tires even
if any tire goes flat. It is able to run for a maximum of 160
km (100 miles) at a speed below 90 km/h (55 mph) after the
low tire pressure warning light blinks and chimes sound.
When you drive your vehicle after the low tire pressure
warning light blinks and chimes sound, the tire must be
replaced. Do not use the repaired tire. A spare tire is not
provided on the vehicle with run–flat tires.
Observe the following precautions and take your vehicle to the
nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer.
2003 SC430 from May '03 Prod. (OM24449U)
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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