2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 410
2008 Lexus ES 350 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
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If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
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If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not regis-
tered in the tire pressure warning computer.
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If the tire pressure warning select switch is set to a different tire setting.
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If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm
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or bar) or higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
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If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
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If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
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If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed (vehicles with full-
size spare tire).
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If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or
wheel housings.
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If non-genuine Lexus wheels are used. (Even if you use Lexus wheels, the tire
pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
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If tire chains are used.
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If the full-size spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal recep-
tion.
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If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put in the
trunk (vehicles with full-size spare tire).