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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)

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When replacing wheels

The wheels of your Lexus are equipped with tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide advanced warning in

the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire

pressure warning valves and transmitters must be installed. (

→

P. 629)

CAUTION

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When replacing wheels

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Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the

Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.

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Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.

Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious injury.

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When installing the wheel nuts

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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to

bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts

to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an accident and resulting in death or

serious injury. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the

tapered ends facing inward. Installing the

nuts with the tapered ends facing outward

can cause the wheel to break and eventu-

ally cause the wheel to come off while driv-

ing, which could lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

Tapered

portion