2010 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 500

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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).