2003 Lexus LX 470 User Guide 2 - Page 319

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY NOTICE Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the spare wheel carrier by the hook securely. 40X003e 40X004f " 1 Lower 2 Raise 3 Paper To remove the spare tire: 1. Remove the spare tire carrier lid using a slotted screwdriver. 2. Insert the end of the jack handle extension into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise with the handle, making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension. 3. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding bracket. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking a wheel, place a wheel block in front of the front wheels or behind the rear wheels. 301