If You Have A Flat Tire (Vehicles Without A Spare Tire) - Lexus GS250 Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead is equipped
with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread can
be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
CAUTION
If you have a flat tire
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Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Driving with a flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall.
In such a case, the tire may explode when using a repair kit.
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 engine.
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Turn on the emergency flashers. (→P. 534)
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