2008 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 432

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

CAUTION

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Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-

denly falling off the jack.

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Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and

removing tire chains.

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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.

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Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.

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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.

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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.

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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

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Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.

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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or

near the vehicle may be injured.

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Replacing a flat tire

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a serious accident.

Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.

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Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 10.5 kgf°m (103 N°m, 76

ft°lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheels

may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.