1992 Lexus ES300 In Case Of An Emergency

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8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.
Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel
and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle the
tire and press it back over the other bolts
Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you can
by hand. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them
more.
Tighten
Tightening torque:
103 N.m
(10.5 kgf
.m, 76 ft-lb.)
9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel
nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use
other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands,
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is
securely engaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat
the process until all the nuts are tight
CAUTION:
As soon as possible after changing wheels, have the
wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at 103 N.m (10.5
kgf
.m, 76 ft-lb.).

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13210. After changing the wheel, check the air pressure of the
replaced tire. Stow all the tools, jack and flat tire securely.
If the pressure of the replaced tire is low, drive slowly to the
nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire valve cap as dirt and moisture
could get into the valve core and possible cause air leakage.
If the cap is missing, put a new one on as soon as possible.
This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires.
CAUTION:
Before driving, make sure all the tools, jack and flat tire are
securely in place in their storage location to reduce the
possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS
TO BE TOWED
If towing is necessary, we recommend you have it done by
your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not
damaged while being towed. Commercial operators are
generally aware of the state/provincial and local laws
pertaining to towing.Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly. Although
most operators know the correct procedure. it is possible to
make a mistake. To avoid damage to your vehicle, make sure
the following few precautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by the
state/provincial and local laws. The wheels and axle on the
ground must be in good condition. If they are damaged, use a
towing dolly.
1. Using flat bed truck
Lexus recommends this as the best method for your vehicle.

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Tie down points
Front
If your Lexus is transported by a flat bed, it should be tied
down at locations A and B as shown above.
Rear emergency
towing eyelets
NOTICE:
Do not use rear emergency towing eyelets.

Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angle must be as shown above.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
1342. Towing with wheel lift type truck

From Front
Release the parking brake

From rear
MANUAL TRANSMISSION:
We recommend using a towing dolly under the front wheels.If you do not use a towing dolly, place the ignition key in the
“ACC” position and put the transmission in neutral.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK”
position when towing from the rear without a towing
dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tows vehicle with an automatic transmission from
the rear with the front wheels on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
3. Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE:
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front
or rear. This may cause body damage.

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Emergency towing
FrontRear
Emergency towing eyeletsEmergency towing eyelets
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your
vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable secured to
one of the eyelets under the front or rear of the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the
brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on
hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must
all be in good condition.
Before towing, release the parking brake and put the
transmission in neutral (manual) or “N” (automatic). The
ignition key must be in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine
running).CAUTION:
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes
and steering will not work so steering and braking will be
much harder than usual.
IF THE MOON ROOF
DOES NOT CLOSE
1. Pull off the moon roof control cover.

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Washer
Screw
2. Unscrew the screw inside.
A special crank-shaped screwdriver for turning the screw and
drive shaft can be found in your tool bag.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose this screw or the washer as the
moon roof will not operate electrically without them.
Tilt down
Close
3. To close: Close the moon roof by hand as far as it will
go. Then insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn the
drive shaft clockwise until the moon roof is completely
closed.
To tilt down: Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn
the drive shaft counterclockwise until the rear end of the
moon roof is completely lowered.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS OR
LOCK YOURSELF OUT
If you need replacement of an ignition key, contact your
Lexus dealer.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a
duplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest
side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be
extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.