Lexus SC 430 2002 Manual page 261

The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary.
It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on
road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear
indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. (See "Checking
and replacing tires on page 311.)
CAUTION
D The compact spare tire was designed especially for
your Lexus. Do not use it on any other vehicle.
D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving with the
compact spare tire.
D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and
sharp turns with the compact spare tire.
NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact
spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles
and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed
bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic
car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in
damage.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
As the spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure
sensor, low pressure of the spare tire will not be warned.
Changing procedure
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" 1 Wrench
2 Jack handle
4 Allen wrench 5 Tool bag
1. Get the tool, jack and spare tire.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize
yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their
storage locations.
The air pressure gauge is located in the tool bag. The Allen
wrench under the tool bag is provided to close the retractable
hardtop manually in case the retractable hardtop does not
close. The towing eyelet is needed in emergency towing.
3 Towing eyelet
6 Jack 7 Spare tire
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