Lexus RX (2022 year). Manual in english — page 26

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

5

Lift the rubber stopper on the com-
pressor.

6

Remove the power plug from the
compressor.

7

Connect the power plug to the
power outlet socket. (



P.354)

8

Connect the bottle to the compres-
sor.

Make sure that the bottle is securely con-

nected.

9

Attach the sticker as shown.

10

Check the specified tire inflation
pressure.

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the

435

7

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

label as shown. (



P.477)

11

Start the engine. (



P.177)

12

To inject the sealant and inflate the
tire, turn the compressor switch on.

13

Inflate the tire until the recom-
mended pressure is reached.

The sealant will be injected and the
pressure will spike to between 300
kPa (3.0 kgf/cm

2

or bar, 44 psi)

and 400 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm

2

or bar,

58 psi), then gradually decrease.
The air pressure gauge will display
the actual tire inflation pressure
about 1 to 5 minutes after the
switch is turned on.

Turn the compressor switch off and then

check the tire inflation pressure. Being

careful not to over inflate, check and

repeat the inflation procedure until the rec-

ommended tire inflation pressure is

reached.
If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than

the recommended level after inflation for

25 minutes with the switch on, the tire is

too damaged to be repaired. Turn the com-

pressor switch off and contact any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer.

A

B

436

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the

recommended level, let out some air to

adjust the tire inflation pressure. (



P.437,

477)

14

With the compressor switch off, dis-
connect the hose from the valve on
the tire and then pull out the power
plug from the power outlet socket.

Some sealant may leak when the hose is

removed.

15

Install the valve cap onto the valve
of the emergency repaired tire.

16

Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the

sealant may leak and the vehicle may get

dirty.

17

Temporarily store the bottle in the
luggage compartment while it is
connected to the compressor.

18

To spread the liquid sealant evenly
within the tire, immediately drive
safety for about 5 km (3 miles)
below 80 km/h (50 mph).

19

After driving, stop your vehicle in a
safe place on a hard, flat surface
and reconnect the compressor.

20

Turn the compressor switch on and
wait for several seconds, then turn it
off. Check the tire inflation pres-
sure.

If the tire inflation pressure is below
130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or bar, 19 psi):
The puncture cannot be repaired.
Contact any authorized Lexus
retailer or Lexus authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
If the tire inflation pressure is
between 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or
bar, 19 psi) and a point below the
recommended level: The tire can
be repaired. Proceed to step

21

.

If the tire inflation pressure is at the
recommended level: Proceed to
step

22

.

A

B

C

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

21

Turn the compressor switch on to
inflate the tire until the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure is
reached. Drive for about 5 km (3
miles) and then perform step

19

.

22

Attach the air release cap to the
end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the

sealant may leak and the vehicle may get

dirty.

23

Store the bottle in the luggage
compartment while it is connected
to the compressor.

24

Taking precautions to avoid sud-
den braking, sudden acceleration
and sharp turns, drive carefully at
under 80 km/h (50 mph) to any
authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer that is less than 100 km
(62 miles) away for tire repair or
replacement.

Make sure to tell any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or

any reliable repairer when you have them

repair or replace the tire that sealant is

injected.

■

If the tire is inflated to more than the

recommended level

1

Disconnect the hose from the valve.

2

Install the air release cap to the end of

the hose and push the protrusion on the

air release cap into the valve to let some

air out.

3

Disconnect the hose from the valve,

remove the air release cap from the

hose and then reconnect the hose.

4

Turn the compressor switch on and wait

for several seconds, then turn it off.

Check that the air pressure indicator

shows the recommended level.

(



P.477)

If the air pressure is lower than the recom-

mended level, turn the compressor switch

on again and repeat the inflation procedure

until the recommended pressure is

reached.

WARNING

■

When fixing the flat tire

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat

area.

●

Do not touch the wheels or the area

around the brakes immediately after

the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven, the

wheels and the area around the brakes

may be extremely hot. Touching these

areas with hands, feet or other body

parts may result in burns.

●

Connect the valve and hose securely

with the tire installed on the vehicle. If

the hose is not properly connected to

the valve, air leakage may occur or

sealant may be sprayed out.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

●

If the hose comes off the valve while

inflating the tire, there is a risk that the

hose will move abruptly due to air

pressure.

●

After inflation of the tire has com-

pleted, the sealant may splatter when

the hose is disconnected or some air is

let out of the tire.

●

Follow the operation procedure to

repair the tire. If the procedure is not

followed, the sealant may spray out.

●

Keep back from the tire while it is

being repaired, as there is a chance of

it bursting while the repair operation is

being performed. If you notice any

cracks or deformation of the tire, turn

off the compressor switch and stop the

repair operation immediately.

●

The kit may overheat if operated for a

long period of time. Do not operate

the compressor continuously for more

than 40 minutes.

●

Parts of the kit become hot during

operation. Be careful handling the kit

during and after operation. Do not

touch the metal part around the con-

necting area between the bottle and

compressor. It will be extremely hot.

●

Do not attach the vehicle speed warn-

ing sticker to an area other than the

one indicated. If the sticker is attached

to an area where an SRS airbag is

located, such as the pad of the steering

wheel, it may prevent the SRS airbag

from operating properly.

■

Driving to spread the liquid sealant

evenly

●

Drive the vehicle carefully at a low

speed. Be especially careful when

turning and cornering.

●

If the vehicle does not drive straight or

you feel a pull through the steering

wheel, stop the vehicle and check the

following:

• Tire condition. The tire may have sepa-

rated from the wheel.

• Tire inflation pressure. If tire inflation

pressure is 130 kPa (1.3 kgf/cm2 or

bar, 19 psi) or below, this may indicate

severe tire damage.

NOTICE

■

When performing an emergency

repair

●

Perform the emergency repair with-

out removing the nail or screw that has

punctured the tread of the tire. If the

object that has punctured the tire is

removed, repair by the emergency tire

puncture repair kit may not be possi-

ble.

●

The kit is not waterproof. Make sure

that the kit is not exposed to water,

such as when it is being used in the

rain.

●

Do not put the repair kit directly onto

dusty ground such as sand at the side

of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up

dust etc., a malfunction may occur.

●

Make sure to stand the kit with the bot-

tle vertical. The kit cannot work prop-

erly if it is laid on its side.

■

Handling the emergency tire punc-

ture repair kit

●

The compressor power source should

be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use.

Do not connect the compressor to any

other source.

●

If gasoline splatters on the kit, the kit

may deteriorate. Take care not to allow

gasoline to contact it.

●

Store the kit in its assigned place out of

reach of children.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises



Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Stop the engine.



Turn on the emergency flashers.
(



P.406)

NOTICE

●

Do not disassemble or modify the kit.

Do not subject parts such as the air

pressure indicator to impacts. This may

cause a malfunction.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure

warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid seal-

ants, the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may not operate properly. If a

liquid sealant is used, contact any author-

ized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer or other

qualified service shop as soon as possi-

ble. After use of liquid sealant, make sure

to replace the tire pressure warning valve

and transmitter when repairing or

replacing the tire. (



P.384)

If you have a flat tire (vehi-
cles with a spare tire)

Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires:



P.380

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

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.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Type A

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Towing eyelet

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

A
B
C
D

E

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises



Type B

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Towing eyelet

A
B
C
D

E

442

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



Type C

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Towing eyelet
Adapter socket

A
B
C
D

E
F

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,

leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with

this vehicle for replacing a flat tire. Do

not use it on other vehicles, and do not

use other tire jacks for replacing tires

on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under

the vehicle while it is supported by the

jack.

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7

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

1

Secure the deck board using the
hook. (



P.344)

2

Disengage the hook and take out
the jack.

Type A and B: Remove the wheel nut

wrench and then the jack.

Type C: Remove the jack handle and then

the jack.



Type A

1

Secure the deck board using the
hook. (



P.344)

2

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.



Type B

1

Secure the deck board using the
hook. (



P.344)

2

Remove the spare tire cover.

3

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

When taking out the spare tire, wear work-

ing gloves, firmly hold the spokes, and take

WARNING

●

Do not start the engine or drive the

vehicle while the vehicle is supported

by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an

object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to replace

the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get

under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If

there are people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

Taking out the spare tire

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

out the tire with the proper posture.

Spokes



Type C

1

Remove the deck board.

2

Remove the cover.

3

Attach the adapter socket to the
spare tire clamp bolt.

4

Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion.

5

Connect the jack handle to the
adapter socket. Turn the jack han-
dle counterclockwise.

The tire will be lowered completely to the

ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower the

spare tire. If the handle is turned quickly,

the wire cable may come off the shaft

inside the unit and the tire may not be low-

ered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered:



P.446

A

445

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

6

Pull out the spare tire and stand it
against the bumper.

7

Fully depress the secondary latch

and remove the holding bracket
from the hoist assembly .

8

Tilt the bracket and pass it
through the wheel opening. Then
remove the hoist assembly .

1

Chock the tires.

A
B

C

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other

body parts between the spare tire and

the body of the vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

B

C

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

2

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).

3

Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located under

the rocker panel. They indicate the jack

point positions.

4

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

5

Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place

the tire so that the wheel design faces up to

avoid scratching the wheel surface.

6

Type B: Remove the wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the reverse
side.

■

If the spare tire cannot be lowered (Type

C)

If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it may

Flat tire

Wheel chock posi-

tions

Front left-hand side

Behind the rear
right-hand side tire

Front right-hand
side

Behind the rear
left-hand side tire

Rear left-hand side

In front of the front
right-hand side tire

Rear right-hand side

In front of the front
left-hand side tire

A

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

not have been stowed properly. Perform the

following procedure:

1

Fully tighten the spare tire clamp bolt by

turning the jack handle clockwise until

two clicks are heard and the jack handle

skips.

2

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise

to lower the spare tire.

If the spare tire still cannot be lowered,

attempt to fully tighten the spare tire clamp

bolt again by turning the jack handle clock-

wise. Then turn it counterclockwise at least

2 turns to lower the spare tire.

If the spare tire still cannot be lowered, the

wire cable may be severed. Have the vehi-

cle inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious

injury:

• Do not try to remove the wheel orna-

ment by hand. Take due care in han-

dling the ornament to avoid

unexpected personal injury.

• Do not touch the disc wheels or the

area around the brakes immediately

after the vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the

disc wheels and the area around the

brakes will be extremely hot. Touching

these areas with hands, feet or other

body parts while changing a tire, etc.

may result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precautions

could cause the wheel nuts to loosen

and the tire to fall off, resulting in death

or serious injury.

• Never use oil or grease on the wheel

bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel

nuts to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing to bolt or disc wheel damage. In

addition, the oil or grease can cause

the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel

may fall off, causing an accident and

resulting in death or serious injury.

Remove any oil or grease from the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a

torque wrench to 103 N•m (10.5

kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible

after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel

nuts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations

in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt

holes of the wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Lexus

retailer or Lexus authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged

wheel ornament, as it may fly off the

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

●

Observe the following precautions.

(Type C)

Failure to do so may result in serious

injury:

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

1

Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact

surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while

the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to

come off.

2

Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.



Vehicles with a compact spare tire

Tapered portion
Disc wheel seat

Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact with the
disc wheel seat.



Vehicles with a full-size spare tire

Turn the wheel nuts until the washers come
into contact with the disc wheel.

Washer
Disc wheel

WARNING

• Do not try to remove the wheel orna-

ment by hand. Take due care in han-

dling the ornament to avoid

unexpected personal injury.

• Lower the spare tire completely to the

ground before removing it from under

the vehicle.

■

Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with

power back door

In cases such as when replacing tires,

make sure to canceling the power back

door system (



P.480). Failure to do so

may cause the back door to operate

unintentionally if the power back door

switch is accidentally touched, resulting

in hands and fingers being caught and

injured.

Installing the spare tire

A
B

A
B

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

When trouble

ar

ises

3

Lower the vehicle.

4

Firmly tighten each wheel nut two
or three times in the order shown in
the illustration.

Tightening torque:

103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

5

Type B: Reinstall the wheel orna-
ment.

6

Type A and B: Stow the flat tire, tire
jack and all tools.
Type C:



P.449

1

Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the reverse
side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament.

2

Stand the tire against the bumper
with the inner surface facing
toward you. Pass the hoist assembly

and holding bracket through

the wheel opening.

WARNING

■

Stowing the flat tire

Failure to follow steps listed under stow-

ing the tire may result in damage to the

spare tire carrier and loss of the tire,

which could result in serious injury or

death.

Stowing the flat tire, jack and all
tools (Type C)

C

B