If You Have A Flat Tire - Lexus LS400 Owner's Manual

B: If no steam is coming from your engine:
Leave the engine running and turn off the air conditioning. Check
the following.
D Is the cooling fan operating?
D Is the coolant in the acceptable range?
D Is the engine drive belt O.K.?
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.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away from the traffic.
Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level
spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P".
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from
traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
NOTICE
For vehicles equipped with the height control switch, be sure to
turn the ignition switch off before jacking. If this is not done, the
vehicle height adjustment function will operate, which may
cause body damage.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the
possibility of personal injury:
D Follow jacking instructions.
D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by the jack.
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