2009 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 470

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency n After repairing the flat tire (vehicles with aluminum wheels and a steel wheel for the spare) Be sure to reinstall the plastic rings to the wheel nuts before stowing the spare tire. If the steel wheel is stowed without reinstalling the plastic rings to the wheel nuts, the spare tire carrier may produce abnormal noise when the vehicle is moving. CAUTION n Using the tire jack Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack. l Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and removing tire chains. l Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle. l Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. l Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. l Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the 5 jack. When trouble arises l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it. l When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. l Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire. l Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. l Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in "P". Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if necessary. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle will be injured. 447