Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
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Set the parking brake.
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Shift the shift lever to P.
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Stop the hybrid system.
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Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 566)
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Check the degree of the tire damage.
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A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency repair
with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move the vehicle until the area of the puncture, if
known, is positioned at the top of the tire.
A flat tire that cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit. Contact any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
When the tire is damaged due to driving without sufficient air pressure
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When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
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When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
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When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
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When the wheel is damaged
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When two or more tires have been punctured
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When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
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