2012 Lexus GX 460 Owners Manual - Page 726

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)

CAUTION

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Replacing a flat tire

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Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the

vehicle has been driven.

After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes

will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts

while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

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

tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from under

the vehicle.

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Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling

the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

° Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 83 ft°lbf (112 N°m,

11.4 kgf°m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

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Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

° When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

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If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt

holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

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When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered ends

facing inward. (

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P. 640)

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After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage

location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden

braking.