Run-Flat Tires (STS-V)If your vehicle has run-flat tires, there is no spare tireand no tire changing equipment. Run-flat tires canoperate effectively with no air pressure for a limiteddistance and speed. These tires perform so well withoutany air pressure that a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)is used to alert you when there is a low tire condition.{CAUTION:When the low tire warning light is displayed onthe instrument panel cluster, your vehicle’shandling capabilities will be reduced duringsevere maneuvers. If you drive too fast, youcould lose control of your vehicle. You orothers could be injured. Do not drive over55 mph (90 km/h) when the low tire warninglight is displayed. Drive cautiously and checkyour tire pressures as soon as you can.See Run-Flat Tires (STS-V) on page 5-65 and TirePressure Monitor System on page 5-68, for additionalinformation.{CAUTION:Special tools and procedures are required toservice a run-flat tire. If these special tools andprocedures are not used you or others couldbe injured and your vehicle could be damaged.Always be sure the proper tools andprocedures, as described in the servicemanual, are used.To order a service manual see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 7-15.Tire Sealant and Compressor KitYour vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit thatis capable of temporarily sealing small punctures inthe tread. There is no jack or spare tire. The kit inflatesthe tire with liquid sealant and air. After the tire isinflated to the recommended inflation pressure, seeInflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-66 for moreinformation, the vehicle must be driven for five miles todistribute the sealant in the tire and seal the puncture.After driving five miles the tire pressure must berechecked and adjusted as needed. See Using the TireSealant and Compressor Kit later in this section.5-87
