2003 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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7. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
Before putting on the wheel, remove any corrosion on the
mounting surfa

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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.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE BECOMESSTUCK
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,
then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving
it forward and backward.
If you

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IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BETOWED
If towing is necessary, we recommend  you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
In consultation with them

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From rear
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission
from the rear with front wheels on the ground, as this
may

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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 the rear emergency t

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Tie down angle
If you use chains or wires to tie down your vehicle, the
angles shaded black must be at 45.
(c) Towing with a sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with a sl

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(d) Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done
by your Lexus dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in