2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Owners Manual - Page 649

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency CAUTION n Using the jack 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. Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle will be injured. n Using the jack handle Insert the square head securely until you hear a click to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly. n Replacing a flat tire Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury. l Retighten the wheel nuts within 100 miles (160 km) of driving. Other- wise, the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious accident. l Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from 5 under the vehicle. l Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in When trouble arises handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury. l Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing a serious accident. Remove any oil or grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 625