Lexus SC 430 2001 Owner's Manual page 249

CAUTION
When inspecting and adjusting tire pressure
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Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leak-
age, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, have new ones put
on as soon as possible.
Proper inflation is critical to safe tire performance
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Keep your tires properly inflated. Otherwise, the following conditions may occur
and result in an accident causing in death or serious injury.
Excessive wear
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Uneven wear
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Poor handling
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Possibility of blowouts from overheated tires
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Poor sealing of the tire bead
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Wheel deformation and/or tire separation
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A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards
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Prior to operating your vehicle, visually inspect the tires, check for abnormal tread-
wear, bulging, low ride, cracking, and other damage. If you suspect something is
wrong with a tire, have it checked by a qualified technician.
NOTICE
When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure
■
Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps.
Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leak-
age, which could result in an accident. If the caps have been lost, replace them as
soon as possible.
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