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Lexus IS300 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 20

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

High coolant temperature warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or
flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessar-
ily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur,
have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(red)

(Canada)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the parking brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.357)

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■

Charging system warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)

■

SRS warning light (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The electronic automatic transmission control system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus
dealer.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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ABS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake Override System warning light/Drive-Start Control warning light

(warning buzzer)

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:



Brake Override System



Drive-Start Control



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.



Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start Control
was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.



Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.



Parking Support Brake function (for static objects) is operating (if
equipped)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed
simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat belt is not
fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If
the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger that his
or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittenly
for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

(warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(red)

(yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.6 gal. (10 L, 2.2 Imp.
gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat
belt also needs to be fastened to make the warning light (warning
buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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: This light illuminates on the center panel.

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently
for a certain period of time, after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle
reaches a certain speed.

■

Tire pressure warning light

■

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for approximately 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system



Have the system checked by your Lexus dealer.

When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as



Natural causes



Flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.336)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.184)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(if equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.205)

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■

RCTA OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PKSB OFF indicator (warning buzzer)

■

PCS warning light

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar sensor is covered with
dirt, etc. (



P.197)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.211)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(if equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possibly due to a
sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.220, 338)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes or illumi-

nates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily unavailable,
corrective action may be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-information display.
(



P.163, 339)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.174

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Slip indicator

■

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard

due to being in a noisy location or audio

sound.

■

Front passenger detection sensor, seat

belt reminder and warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front passen-

ger seat, the front passenger detection

sensor may cause the warning light to

flash and the warning buzzer to sound

even if a passenger is not sitting in the

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sen-

sor may not detect a passenger, and the

warning light may not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors,

side impact sensors (front door), side

impact sensors (front), side impact sensors

(rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s

seat belt buckle switch, front passenger

occupant classification system (ECU and

sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light,

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front pas-

senger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt

pretensioners and force limiters, airbags,

interconnecting wiring and power sources.

(



P.28)

■

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes

on while driving

First check the following:

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC system;



The TRAC system; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(flashes)

(Canada)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or released



Operate the parking brake switch once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light
turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating
normally.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer immediately.

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●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several driving

trips.
If the light does not go off even after several

trips, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as

possible.

■

Electric power steering system warning

light (warning buzzer)

When the battery charge becomes insuffi-

cient or the voltage temporarily drops, the

electric power steering system warning

light may come on and the warning buzzer

may sound.

■

When the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is punc-

tured.
If a tire is punctured:



P.341

If none of the tires are punctured:

Turn the engine switch off then turn it to

IGNITION ON mode. Check if the tire

pressure warning light comes on or blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light blinks for

approximately 1 minute then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the tire

pressure warning system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer immedi-

ately.



If the tire pressure warning light comes

After the temperature of the tires has

lowered sufficiently, check the inflation

pressure of each tire and adjust them to

the specified level.

If the warning light does not turn off

even after several minutes have

elapsed, check that the inflation pres-

sure of each tire is at the specified level

and perform initialization. (



P.301)

■

The tire pressure warning light may

come on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may come

on due to natural causes such as natural air

leaks and tire inflation pressure changes

caused by temperature. In this case, adjust-

ing the tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with the spare

tire

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire

pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a

tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light

will not turn off even though the flat tire has

been replaced with the spare tire.

■

Conditions that the tire pressure warn-

ing system may not function properly



P.299

WARNING

■

If both the ABS and the brake system

warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immedi-

ately and contact your Lexus dealer.

The vehicle will become extremely

unstable during braking, and the ABS

system may fail, which could cause an

accident resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

When the electric power steering

system warning light comes on

When the light comes on yellow, the

assist to the power steering is restricted.

When the light comes on red, the assist

to the power steering is lost and handling

operations of the steering wheel become

extremely heavy.

When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering

wheel firmly and operate it using more

force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on

Be sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so could cause a loss of

vehicle control and result in death or

serious injury.

●

Decelerate to the lowest appropriate

speed as soon as possible. Do not

drive over 50 mph (80 km/h).

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WARNING

●

Check and adjust the tire inflation

pressure immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light comes

on even after tire inflation pressure

adjustment, it is probable that you have

a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat,

change it with the spare tire and have

the flat tire repaired by the nearest

Lexus dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and brak-

ing.

If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you

could lose control of the steering

wheel or the brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air leakage

should occur

The tire pressure warning system may

not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if pro-

vided), should be checked monthly when

cold and inflated to the inflation pressure

recommended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label (tire and load

information label). (If your vehicle has

tires of a different size than the size indi-

cated on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

tion pressure label [tire and load

information label], you should determine

the proper tire inflation pressure for

those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a tire pressure

monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure

warning system) that illuminates a low

tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warn-

ing light) when one or more of your tires

is significantly under-inflated. Accord-

ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-

cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-

ciency and tire tread life, and may affect

the vehicle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the

driver’s responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-inflation has

not reached the level to trigger illumina-

tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale

(tire pressure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

a TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator to indicate when

the system is not operating properly. The

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction indicator is combined with

the low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light). When the system

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

flash for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illuminated.

This sequence will continue upon subse-

quent vehicle start-ups as long as the

malfunction exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the system may

not be able to detect or signal low tire

pressure as intended.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained below

may differ from the actual messages

according to operation conditions and vehi-

cle specifications.

■

Warning buzzer

A buzzer may sound when a message is dis-

played.

The buzzer may not be audible if the vehicle

is in a noisy location or if the audio system

volume is high.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level is low. Check the level

of the engine oil, and add if necessary.
This message may appear if the vehicle is

stopped on a slope. Move the vehicle to a

level surface and check to see if the mes-

sage disappears.

WARNING

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunctions may occur for a variety of

reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels

on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system) from func-

tioning properly. Always check the

TPMS (tire pressure warning system)

malfunction telltale after replacing one

or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or alternate

tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) to continue to

function properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure warning

system operates properly

Do not install tires with different specifi-

cations or makers, as the tire pressure

warning system may not operate prop-

erly.

If a warning message is dis-
played

The multi-information display
shows warnings for system malfunc-
tions and incorrectly performed
operations, and messages that indi-
cate a need for maintenance.
When a message is displayed, per-
form the appropriate corrective
action for the message.

If a warning message is displayed
again after the appropriate actions
have been performed, contact your
Lexus dealer.

Additionally, if a warning light
comes on or flashes at the same
time that a warning message is dis-
played, take the appropriate cor-
rective action for the warning light.
(



P.329)

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If “Engine Stopped Steering Power

Low” is displayed

This message is displayed if the engine is

stopped while driving.
When steering wheel operations are

heavier than usual, grip the steering wheel

firmly and operate it using more force than

usual.

■

If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery”

is displayed

Power was turned off due to the automatic

power off function. Next time when starting

the engine, increase the engine speed

slightly and maintain that level for approxi-

mately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

■

If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed

The following systems may be malfunction-

ing. Have the vehicle inspected by your

Lexus dealer immediately.

●

The LED headlight system

●

The automatic headlight leveling system

(if equipped)

●

Automatic High Beam

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable

See Owner's Manual” is displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range system is suspended tem-

porarily or until the problem shown in the

message is resolved. (causes and coping

methods:



P.163)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control Unavailable” is

displayed

The dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range system cannot be used

temporarily. Use the system when it

becomes available again.

■

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of front camera is displayed

The following systems may be suspended

until the problem shown in the message is

resolved. (



P.163, 329)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision system)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Automatic High Beam

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If a message that indicates the malfunc-

tion of radar sensor is displayed

The following systems may be suspended

until the problem shown in the message is

resolved. (



P.163, 329)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision system)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If “Maintenance Required Soon” is dis-

played

Indicates that all maintenance according to

the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule

should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles

(7200 km) after the message has been

reset. If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the mainte-

nance is performed. (



P.278)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit Your

Dealer” is displayed

Indicates that all maintenance is required to

correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule

Comes on approximately 5000 miles

(8000 km) after the message has been

reset. (The indicator will not work properly

unless the message has been reset.) Per-

form the necessary maintenance. Please

reset the message after the maintenance is

performed. (



P.278)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Main-

tenance” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment” for the maintenance interval
applicable to your vehicle.

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is

displayed

Indicates that the engine oil should be

scheduled to be changed.

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Check the engine oil and change it if neces-

sary. After changing the engine oil, make

sure to reset the message. (



P.291)

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is dis-

played

Indicates that the engine oil should be

changed.
Check and change the engine oil, and oil fil-

ter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the

engine oil, make sure to reset the message.

(



P.291)

■

If a message that indicates the need for

visiting your Lexus dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus

dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the need for

referring to Owner’s Manual is dis-

played

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display,

follow the instructions.

• “Engine Coolant Temp High” (



P.357)

• “High Transmission Fluid Temp” (



P.134)

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Have the

vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer

immediately.

• “Access System with Elec. Key Malfunc-

tion”

●

If any of the following messages are

shown on the multi-information display, it

may indicate a malfunction. Immediately

stop the vehicle and contact your Lexus

dealer.

• “Braking Power Low”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Oil Pressure Low”

NOTICE

■

If “High Power Consumption Power

to Climate Temporarily Limited” is

displayed frequently

There is a possible malfunction relating

to the charging system or the battery

may be deteriorating. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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

Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a
hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Stop the engine.



Turn on the emergency flashers.
(



P.320)

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.

For details about tires:



P.296

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.

Driving even a short distance with a flat

tire can damage the tire and the wheel

beyond repair, which could result in an

accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing eyelet
Wheel bolt wrench
Spare tire
Wheel bolt socket
Guide pin
Jack

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precautions.

Improper use of the tire jack may cause

the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack,

leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any pur-

pose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with

this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, and do

not use other tire jacks for replacing

tires on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under

the vehicle while it is supported by the

jack.

●

Do not start the engine or drive the

vehicle while the vehicle is supported

by the jack.

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Remove the luggage mat.

Take out the jack handle from the
reverse side of the luggage mat.
Remove the spacer.

Take out the jack.

For tightening

For loosening

If the jack is too tightly installed to be
removed by hand, insert a tool, such as the
screwdriver included with the vehicle, into
the hole of the jack (portion

) and

loosen the jack.

Remove the luggage mat.

Remove the spacer and tool tray.

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

If the center fastener cannot be turned by

hand, use the wheel bolt wrench that is

stored in the trunk. (To secure the tire,

tighten the center fastener by hand. Do not

WARNING

●

Do not raise the vehicle while some-

one is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an

object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height

greater than that required to replace

the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get

under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

that there is no-one near the vehicle. If

there are people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack and jack han-
dle

Taking out the spare tire

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use the wrench or other tools.)

Chock the tires.

Using a wheel bolt wrench, slightly
loosen the wheel bolts (approxi-
mately one turn).

Turn the tire jack portion by
hand until the notch of the jack is in
contact with the jack point.

The jack point guides are located under

the rocker panel. They indicate the jack

point positions.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove the uppermost wheel bolt
and install the guide pin by
hand.

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or other

body parts between the spare tire and

the body of the vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock posi-

tions

Front left-hand side

Behind the rear
right-hand side tire

Front right-hand
side

Behind the rear
left-hand side tire

Rear left-hand side

In front of the front
right-hand side tire

Rear right-hand side

In front of the front
left-hand side tire

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