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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Turn off the rear height control air suspension. ( P. 123)
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Wheel nut
wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Tools
Jack handle and extensions

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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle sud-
denly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
removing tire chains.
●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.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Be sure to turn off the rear height co ntrol air suspension and stop the engine.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greate r than that required to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to pre-
vent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel
beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
●Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.
●Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: To avoid damaging the suspension sys-
tem, make sure that the spare tire does not interfere with the suspension compo-
nents when stowed.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as
well.
■To avoid damaging the tire pressu re warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ......... 283
General maintenance ..................... 279
Maintenance data.............................. 378
Maintenance requirements ...........277
Meter Instrument panel light control ...... 104
Meters ...................................................... 103
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror....................... 36
Side mirror heater ...............................169
Side mirrors ..............................................37
Vanity mirrors...................................... 234
Moon roof ................................................... 43
MP3 disc ....................................................... 188
Odometer................................................. 103
Off-road precautions Driving....................................................... 137
Vehicle ......................................................135
Oil Engine oil ...............................................289
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ..........................37
Defogger switch...................................169
Driving position memory...................24
Outside temperature display........... 236
Overhead console ...............................230
Overheating, Engine ............................. 373 Parking brake.......................................... 102
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Switch ............................................................111
Wattage ................................................. 386
Personal lights........................................ 225
Power outlet ........................................... 239
Power windows .......................................... 41
Quarter window ................................... 245
Radiator .................................................... 295
Radio ................................................................ 173
RDS (Radio Date System) .................. 175
Rear console box.................................. 229
Rear height control air suspension .......................................123
Rear sear entertainment system A/V input adapter ...............................217
Headphone jacks .............................. 202
Remote control .................................. 205
Rear seat Folding up the third seat ..................... 18
Removing the third seat .......................21
Tumbling the second seat ................. 16
Rear step bumper ...................................... 11
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ......................... 331
Wattage ................................................. 386M
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