2004 Lexus SC 430 Owners Manual - Page 269

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 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 343.) NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in damage. 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 (4.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 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. INFORMATION As the spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure sensor, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. 249