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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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WARNING

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Never apply oil or grease to the wheel 

bolts or their contact surface on the 

wheel .

Doing so may cause the wheel bolts to 

be tightened excessively, leading to 

damage to the wheel bolts, the 

threaded portion the wheel bolts install 

to 

, or the wheel.

Also, the wheel bolts may come loose, 

possibly leading to the wheel coming 

off, causing a serious accident.

If oil or grease is attached to either of 

these parts, remove it.

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Steel wheel



Aluminum wheel

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When installing a wheel, use the same 

wheel bolts that were removed with 

the wheel. Also, do not use any wheel 

bolts other than Lexus Genuine wheel 

bolts.

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Do not attach a heavily damaged 

wheel ornament, as it may fly off the 

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

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If a wheel bolt hole in a wheel or the 

threads of a wheel bolt or the wheel 

hub are deformed, cracked, rusty or 

otherwise damaged, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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When tightening the wheel bolts

Do not tighten the wheel bolts exces-

sively. Doing so may cause the wheel 

bolts, the threads of the wheel hub, or the 

wheel to be damaged.

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Guide pin

When removing or installing a tire, make 

sure to use the guide pin.

Also, the guide pin is made of resin. It 

may be damaged if the wheel is placed 

anywhere other than 

 or if a large 

amount of force is applied to the guide 

pin.

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When using the compact spare tire

●

Remember that the compact spare tire 

provided is specifically designed for 

use with your vehicle. Do not use your 

compact spare tire on another vehicle.

●

Do not use more than one compact 

spare tires simultaneously.

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Replace the compact spare tire with a 

standard tire as soon as possible.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt 

steering, sudden braking and shifting 

operations that cause sudden engine 

braking.

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When the compact spare tire is 

attached

The vehicle speed may not be correctly 

detected, and the following systems may 

not operate correctly:

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

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