2014 Lexus GX460 run flat

5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
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When trouble arises
CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading
to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose ot her 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.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
●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.
●Be sure to turn off the height control and stop the engine.
Take particular care when lowering the ve hicle to ensure that no one working on or
near the vehicle will be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screwdriver, to prevent
the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

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GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)8-1. Specifications
*:Table 1 
Occupant loading and distribution fo r vehicle normal load for various des-
ignated seating capacities
Reinforced tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher
inflation pressures than the corresponding standard tire
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of the side-
walls of an inflated tire, excluding elevations due to
labeling, decoration, or protective bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the cord
material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater
than 110, compared to the ASTM E-1136 Standard Ref-
erence Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as
described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method
for Single Wheel Driving Tract ion in a Straight Line on
Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked
with an Alpine Symbol ( ) on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i mThe rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be
any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire
Tr e a dThat portion of a tire that comes into contact with the
road
Tr e a d r i bA tread section running circumferentially around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators (TWI)The projections within the principal grooves designed
to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the
tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly
securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

610Alphabetical index
GX460_OM_OM60K80U_(U)
Crawl Control ....................................... 336
Cruise controlCruise control........................................214
Dynamic radar cruise control........ 217
Cup holders ............................................ 398
Curtain shield airbags ........................... 34
Current fuel consumption .....................81
Customizable features ....................... 578
DAC (Downhill Assist Control system)................................................... 339
Daytime running light system ............194
Defogger Front windshield ................................ 380
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 381
Rear window ......................................... 381
Differential ............................................... 559
Dimension ............................................... 554
Display Multi-information display ................. 80
Trip information ...................................... 81
Warning message .............................. 514
Do-it-yourself maintenance ............. 447
Doors............................................................ 92 Back door ............................................. 99
Door glasses ..........................................142
Door lock .................................................. 92
Open door warning light.............. 509
Outside rear view mirrors .............. 139
Rear door child-protector................95
Driver’s seat position memory ......... 128 Driving ........................................................150
AVS switch ............................................. 331
Break-in tips ........................................... 176
Correct posture .................................... 26
Procedures ............................................ 150
Winter drive tips ................................ 366
Dynamic radar cruise control ........... 217
Eco Driving Indicator ............................ 84
Electronic key ........................................... 88 Battery-saving function ..................... 110
If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 543
Replacing the battery ...................... 479
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ............................ 543
If the engine will not start ...............540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................................... 542
If the vehicle has discharged battery ........................545
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................................. 507
If the warning light turns on ..........507
If you have a flat tire .......................... 527
If you lose your keys.........................604
If you think something is wrong.................................................. 505
If your vehicle becomes stuck....................................................... 551
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................................. 500
If your vehicle overheats ................548
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