2007 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 281

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance CAUTION n When raising your vehicle: Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or serious injury. l Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported only by the jack. Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, level, surface. l Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the jack. l Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P (automatic) or R (manual). l Make sure to set the jack properly at the jack point. Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned jack will damage the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the jack. l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle. l When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack. 268