2004 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 306

03 07.09 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Compact spare tire (Some models) The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. (See "Checking and replacing tires" on page 365.) SV64025 CAUTION D The compact spare tire was designed especially for your Lexus. Do not use it on any other vehicle. D Do not use more than one compact spare tire at the same time. D The pressure for the compact spare tire must be 420 Kpa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving with the compact spare tire. D The standard tire should be repaired and reinstalled as soon as possible. D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The compact spare tire is identified by the distinctive wheel design and color and special wording "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded into the side wall of the tire. To keep the compact spare tire noticeable, do not hide the wheel by a wheel cover or such. The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire. 287