2002 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 307

INTRODUCTION POSITIONING THE JACK CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Personal injury may occur. D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". Block the wheels on the opposite side of the jack up point if necessary. D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury. D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support stands. D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle. D When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. "Front "Rear When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations. NOTICE 293