1997 Lexus GS 300 In Case of An Emergency

1997 Lexus GS 300 Manual

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    SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY If your engine stalls while driving If your vehicle will not start If your vehicle overheats If you have a flat tire If your vehicle needs to be towed If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever If you lose your keys or lock yourself out 4 158 158
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    starter is cranked, the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See "(c) Jump starting" for further instruction. If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword
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    avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instructions must be followed precisely. NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you are sure
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    mark)-to-engine or body ground. Note that you first connect the positive cable to the discharged battery and then to the booster battery and then to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point (e.g. oil level gauge bracket) away from the battery. Do not connect it to or near any part that moves
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    the vehicle and turn on your emergency flashers. Put the transmission in "P" and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood. If
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    the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. S Use a jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. S Never get beneath the vehicle when supported by a jack. S Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack. 162
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    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 1. Get the tool, jack and spare tire. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool, and their storage locations. When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the CONTRACT direction until the
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    wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 164
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    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the screwdriver as shown. ! CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected
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    the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that it is properly positioned. ! CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands. 166
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    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 7. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire. Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside. 8. Reinstall all wheel nuts finger tight. Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle
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    pressure of the replaced tire is low, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure. Do not forget to reinstall jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other
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    with a wheel lift type truck (b) Using a flat bed truck (c) Never tow with a sling type truck Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Lexus dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in "(d) Emergency towing" on page
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    as the steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. S When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper and/or underbody or the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing
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    IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY S Tie down angle If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tied down at locations A and B as shown above. If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the angle must be as shown above. NOTICE Do not use the rear emergency towing eyelets. 171
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    NOTICE Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily
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    a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in "N." The ignition key must be "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). To use a towing eyelet
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    OF AN EMERGENCY IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER Remove each clip by pressing its the selector lever out of "P" position to other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to "LOCK." Make sure
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    If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you must break a window to get in, we suggest "N" position. 5. Insert the cover. 6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Be sure to have the system checked by
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving
158
If your vehicle will not start
158
If your vehicle overheats
161
If you have a flat tire
162
If your vehicle needs to be towed
169
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector
lever
174
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out
175