2006 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 1122

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE (Vehicles with standard tires) CAUTION If the tire pressure warning light comes on, observe the following instructions: D Decelerate as soon as possible to the most appropriate speed that conditions permit. D Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes, causing death or serious injury. D The warning system may not activate immediately if bursts or sudden air leakage should occur. 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground. 2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic. 476 5. Read the following instructions thoroughly. CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under a vehicle supported by a jack. Otherwise, personal injury may occur. D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary. D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury. D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone.