2004 Lexus IS300 Electrical Components / LEXUS 2004 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53461U)

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Spare tire with turning direction indicators
(Some models)
SV41014
The spare tire with turning direction indicators is of
a uni-directional type and is intended for use on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
Installing the spare tire on the passenger side of the
vehicle will not affect tire performance. However, if the
spare tire is used on the driver side of the vehicle, it
should be used only temporarily and then replaced with
the correct one.
CAUTION
SportCross:
 The spare tire was designed especially for your
Lexus. Do not use it on any other vehicle.
 Do not use more than one spare tire at the same
time.
 Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving
with the spare tire.
 The standard tire should be repaired and
reinstalled as soon as possible.
 Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden
deceleration and sharp turns with the spare tire.
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Changing procedure
SV41027

1Jack 2Jack handle 3Wrench
4 Spare tire
1. Get the jack, wrench and spare tire.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should
familiarize yourself with the use of the jack and each tool,
and their storage locations.
SS41005

1Joint
2When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in the ºcontractº direction until the jack is free.
3When storing, turn the joint by hand in theºexpandº direction until the jack is firmly secured
to prevent it from flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
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SV41028
To remove the spare tire:
1Remove the tool tray
2Loosen the bolt and remove it.
When storing the spare tire, place it with the inner side
of the wheel facing up. Then bolt the tire in place and
install the tool tray to prevent the tire from flying forward
during a collision or sudden braking.
SV41033
2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to
keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block in front of
one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels.
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SS41008
3. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so
that the handle is on the right side, as shown above.
Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up
on the handle. Be careful that the wrench does not slip
off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet - just unscrew them about
one-half turn.
CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The
nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off, which
could cause a serious accident.
SV04003
4. Position the jack at the jack points as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid
surface.
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SV41031
5. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise it
high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
Allow for the fact that you need more ground clearance
when putting on the spare tire than when removing the
flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack
(it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches
the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check that it is
properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is
supported by the jack alone.
SS41011
6. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
SL41003
7. Remove the wheel ornament.
When installing the alloy wheels, at this point, remove
the wheel ornament from the flat tire and replace it on the
newly installed tire.
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SS41012
Before putting on the wheel, remove any corrosion on
the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
Installation of wheels without good metal- to- metal
contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to
loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while
driving.
SS41013
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.
CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing
so may lead to overtightening the nuts and
damaging the bolts. The nuts may loosen and the
wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious
accident. If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut,
clean it.
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SS41014
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
 When lowering the vehicle, make sure all
portions of your body and all other persons
around will not be injured as the vehicle is
lowered to the ground.
 As soon as possible after changing wheels,
have the wheel nuts tightened with torque
wrench to 103 N´m (10.5 kgf´m, 76 ft´lbf.).
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SL41002
10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it
firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into
place.
CAUTION
Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid
unexpected personal injury.
11. 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 possibly
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
 When reinstalling a standard tire, take due care
in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected
personal injury.
 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.
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