2003 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 230

'03Camry_U (L/O 0208) If you have a flat tire- 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground. 2. Stop the engine and emergency flashers. turn on your D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack. D Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire. D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary. NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair. 3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or reverse (manual). 4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from traffic. 5. Read the following instructions thoroughly. 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. CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: D Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. D Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. D Follow jacking instructions. D Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack. Otherwise, personal injury may occur. D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle. D When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack. 2003 MY CAMRY (OM33569U) 211