2008 Lexus GX470 jack

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the jack and toolsJack Remove the jack compartment
cover and take out the jack.
Tools Remove the tool tray compart-
ment cover and take out the tool
tray.
Jack handle Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion as shown. Be sure to tighten
each bolt securely.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tireRemove the spare tire carrier lid
using a flathead screwdriver.
Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering socket.
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the bumper.
Lower
Raise
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: If the spare tire becomes
caught on the suspension components, raise the tire, pull it towards the
rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Remove the wheel ornament using
the wheel nut wrench as shown.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the head of the jack is in
contact with the appropriate jack
point.Front (vehicles without kinetic
dynamic suspension)
Front (vehicles with kinetic
dynamic suspension)
RearSTEP2
STEP3
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Attach the hooked jack handle end
to the jack handle extension as
shown.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and the
tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
STEP5
STEP6
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and toolsLay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: Pull the tire towards
the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually check
that the tire is not interfering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP5STEP2
STEP5STEP3

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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 control 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 greater 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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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener............................281
Gas station information ..................... 456
Gauges....................................................... 126
Glove box ............................................... 259
Head restraints.......................................... 47
HeadlightsReplacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Heaters Seat heaters...........................................274
Side mirror ..............................................199
Hill-start assist control ......................... 159
Hood ......................................................... 320
Hooks
Cargo ...................................................... 278
Illuminated entry system ................... 256
I/M test ....................................................... 316
Indicator lights ......................................... 129
Initialization Items to initialize ................................. 439
Inside rear view mirror.......................... 58
Instrument panel light control........... 127
Interior lights
Interior lights ........................................ 256
Wattage ................................................. 420 Jack
Replacing the wheel .......................... 391
Jack handle............................................... 391
Keyless entry ................................................. 24
Keys
If you lose your keys ........................ 404
Keyless entry ........................................... 24
Key number plate ................................. 22
Keys ............................................................. 22
Wireless remote control key .......... 24
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension
System (KDSS) .................................... 159
Lexus Link System ................................290
Light bulbs Replacing .............................................. 365
Wattage..................................................420
Lights Fog light switch .....................................137
Headlights switch................................ 135
Interior lights list ..................................256
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Turn signal lever ...................................124
Vanity lights ..........................................265
Wattage..................................................420
Limited slip differential......................... 159
Luggage cover....................................... 279G
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself ma intenance ........... 317
General maintenance .......................313
Maintenance data................................ 412
Maintenance requirements ..............311
Meter
Instrument panel light control ....... 127
Meters ....................................................... 126
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.......................58
Side mirror heater ...............................199
Side mirrors ............................................. 59
Vanity mirrors...................................... 265
Moon roof ................................................... 64
MP3 disc ................................................... 218
Odometer................................................. 126
Off-road precautions
Driving...................................................... 165
Vehicle ......................................................163
Oil Engine oil ............................................... 323
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ......................... 59
Defogger switch...................................199
Driving position memory.................. 45
Outside temperature display...........268
Overhead console ................................ 261
Overheating, Engine.......................... 408 Parking brake...........................................125
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Switch ........................................................ 135
Wattage ................................................. 420
Personal lights........................................ 256
Power outlet ............................................272
Power windows .......................................... 61
Quarter window ................................... 278
Radiator .................................................... 329
Radio.......................................................... 203
RDS (Radio Date System) ................ 205
Rear console box.................................. 260
Rear height control
air suspension .......................................149
Rear sear entertainment system
A/V input adapter ............................ 248
Headphone jacks...............................233
Remote control ...................................236
Rear seat
Folding up the third seat ....................39
Removing the third seat ..................... 42
Tumbling the second seat ................ 37
Rear step bumper .....................................31
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 365
Wattage ................................................. 420M
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