2002 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 230

'02 4Runner_U (L/O 0108) -Required tools and spare tire Cover (on some models) 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. 1. Tool bag 2. Jack handle 3. Jack To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their storage locations. Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free. To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. To remove the spare tire: 1. Insert the end of the jack handle into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise. 2. 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. 230 2002 MY 4RUNNER_U (OM35787U)