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Taking out the spare tireAssembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle extension bar from the tool box and
assemble by following these steps. Loosen the bolt and the screw
using either the jack handle end
or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack han-
dle and tighten the bolt and the
screw.
Check that the bolt and screw are
firmly tightened.
Remove the spare tire carrier lid
using a flathead screwdriver.
STEP1
STEP2
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1Insert the jack handle extension
into the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
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. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Installing the spare tireRemove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, and the tire may come off
the vehicle.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to
approximately the same amount.
Turn the lug nuts until the washers
come into contact with the disc
wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
STEP1
STEP2
Wheel nut
Wa s h e r
Disc wheel
STEP3
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GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the hold-
ing bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into
one of the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After
raising, visually check that the tire is not interfering with suspen-
sion components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1
STEP5STEP2
STEP5STEP3
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CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the
vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes
will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts
while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the
tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from underthe vehicle.
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered ends facing inward. ( →P. 6 4 8 )
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack 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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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.
●To avoid damaging the suspension system, make sure that the spare tire does not
interfere with the suspension components 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 trans-
mitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus
dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 6 3 7 )
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Chassis lubrication
Steering
Tires and wheels
Propeller shafts
SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis
grease, NLGI No.2
Free playLess than 1.18 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Ti r e s i z eP265/60R18 109H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire inflation
pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size18 × 7 1 /2 J
Wheel nut torque83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
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Alphabetical index
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SeatsAdjustment................................67, 71, 82
Adjustment precautions ....................... 70, 80, 85
Child seats/child restraint system installation ........................... 155
Cleaning.................................................. 601
Driver’s seat position memory....... 82
Folding down the second seatbacks ...................................... 73, 74
Folding down the third seats .......... 76
Head restraint......................................... 86
Properly sitting in the seat ............... 124
Seat heaters .......................................... 557
Seat position memory ........................ 82
Ventilated seats .................................. 557
Service reminder indicators ............202
Shift lever Automatic transmission................... 190
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ....................................742
Shift lever lighting .................................525
Shift lock system .................................... 742
Side airbags.............................................. 126
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............ 675, 677
Switch ...................................................... 223
Wattage.................................................. 769 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ..........................101
Mirror position memory ....................82
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .......................680
Smart access system with
push-button startAntenna location ...................................34
Entry functions ......................................... 31
Starting the engine.............................. 183
Spare tire Inflation pressure ............................... 768
Storage location .................................726
Spark plug ............................................... 763
Specifications ......................................... 758
Speedometer ...........................................199
Steering Column lock release ......................... 187
Fluid .......................................................... 768
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................................... 97
Audio switches ................................... 466
Heated steering wheel ................... 555
Steering wheel position memory ..................................................82
Stop light
Replacing light bulbs .......................680
Storage feature ..................................... 529
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck .....752
Sun visors ................................................. 544
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