Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual page 375

The compact spare tire
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The compact spare tire is identified by the label TEMPORARY USE ONLY on
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the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 383)
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If you have a flat rear tire on a road covered with snow or ice
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Install the compact spare tire on the front of the vehicle. Perform the following steps
and fit tire chains to the rear tires.
Replace a front tire with the compact spare tire.
STEP 1
Replace the flat rear tire with the tire removed from the front of the vehi-
STEP 2
cle.
Fit tire chains to the rear tires.
STEP 3
After completing the tire change
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The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 281)
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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