2004 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 592

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY NOTICE D Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody. Otherwise, the wheel may fly forward during a collision or sudden braking. D Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the hook securely. This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires. IF YOUR VEHICLE BECOMES STUCK If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Two-wheel drive models - Turn off the traction control system to become unstuck to allow the tires to spin enough to remove the vehicle from the obstruction. (For details, see "Traction control system" on page 499.) CAUTION Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking. CAUTION Do not attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward if people or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects. 569