2002 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 60

KEYS AND DOORS (o) Low Tire Pressure Warning Light and Chimes This light and chimes warn you that the tire pressure is low. This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes off after a few seconds. This means the low tire pressure warning light is operating properly. If the warning light does not go off, or comes on or blinks during driving, or the chimes sound, this indicates that air pressure is low. Make sure there is no flat tire. If the warning light comes on again even after air is put in the tires, a tire may still be flat. If this warning light comes on, the action you must take is completely different depending on the type of tires used. You must understand how to distinguish tires between standard tires and run-flat tires in order to operate your vehicle safely and should refer to page 216. Vehicles with run-flat tires: If the warning light is on, the tire pressure is lower than specified. Immediately stop your vehicle and check that the tire pressure is as specified on the tire pressure label. The air pressure gauge is located in the tool bag. If the warning light comes on or blinks even after tire pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. If you cannot verify the tire pressure soon, go to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer at the moderate speed and do not ever exceed 90 km/h (55 mph) and have all your vehicle's tires checked and adjusted. And whether there is a flat tire or not should be also checked at this time. If any tire must be replaced, see "If you have a flat tire" on page 239. If the warning light does not go off more than 15 minutes after the tire pressure is adjusted, the system might be malfunctioning. Consult your Lexus dealer. If you drive over about 180 km/h (112 mph) with the tires not inflated at the designated pressure for high speed driving, the warning light may turn on. If the tires are at the designated pressure for ordinary speed driving, decreasing the speed will turn off the warning light. (For the designated pressure for high speed driving, see "Specifications" on page 302.) 47 SC430 through December 2001 Production