2020 LEXUS RX450H tire

6678-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U
RX350
*: Documentation relating to the wheel lock key, such as the registration and I.D. card, is
inside the glove box.
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire Jack
Towing eyelet (if equipped)
Wheel lock key* (if equipped)1
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6688-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U
RX350L
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tireJack
Towing eyelet
Adapter socket
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions.
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the ve
hicle 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 no t use other tire jacks for replacing tires on
this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive the vehicle while the 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.
●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there
are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
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6698-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U
When replacing tires on a vehicle with wheel lock nuts, use the following proce-
dures to remove and install the wheel lock nuts. The wheel lock key is stored in
the tray inside the luggage compartment. Always return the wheel lock key to its
original position after use, so that it does not get lost.
■Removal
For ease of removal, the wheel lock nut should always be the first one loos-
ened.
Place the wheel lock key on top of th e wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place the wheel nut wrench on the wheel lock key, and while applying pres-
sure on the wheel lock key, loosen the wheel lock nut.
■Installation
For ease of installation, the wheel lock nut should always be the last one tight-
ened.
By hand, install a wheel lock nut on each wheel.
Place the wheel lock key on top of th e wheel lock nut, turning until the
wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place the wheel nut wrench on the wheel lock key, and while applying pres-
sure on the wheel lock key, tighten the wheel lock nut to the recommended
torque.
Wheel lock nut (if equipped)
NOTICE
Do not use an impact wrench. Using an impact wrench may cause permanent damage
to wheel lock nut and wheel lock key. If in doubt about wheel lock application, contact
your Lexus dealer.
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6708-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U
Secure the deck board using the hook. (P. 540)
Disengage the hook and take out
the jack.
RX350: Remove the wheel nut wrench
and then the jack
RX350L: Remove the jack handle and
then the jack
RX350
Secure the deck board using the hook. ( P. 540)
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
RX350L
Remove the deck board.
Remove the cover.
Taking out the jack
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Taking out the spare tire
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6718-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U
Attach the adapter socket to the
spare tire clamp bolt.
Assemble the jack handle extension.
Connect the jack handle to the
adapter socket. Turn the jack handle
counterclockwise.
The tire will be lowered completely to
the ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower the
spare tire. If the handle is turned quickly,
the wire cable may come off the shaft
inside the unit and the tire may not be
lowered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered: P. 674
Pull out the spare tire and stand it
against the bumper.
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6728-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U
Fully depress the secondary latch and remove the holding bracket
from the hoist assembly .
Tilt the bracket and pass it
through the wheel opening. Then
remove the hoist assembly .7
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire and the body
of the vehicle.

6738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
RX350/RX350L_U
Chock the tires.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
For vehicles with wheel lock nuts, loosen
the wheel lock nut first.
Turn the tire jack portion by hand
until the notch of the jack is in con-
tact with the jack point.
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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6748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
RX350/RX350L_U
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.
■If the spare tire cannot be lowered (RX350L)
If the spare tire cannot be lowered, it may not have been stowed properly. Perform the
following procedure:
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered, the wire cable may be severed. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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Fully tighten the spare tire clamp bolt by turn-
ing the jack handle clockwise until two clicks
are heard and the jack handle skips.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire.
If the spare tire still cannot be lowered,
attempt to fully tighten the spare tire clamp
bolt again by turning the jack handle clock-
wise. Then turn it counterclockwise at least 2
turns to lower the spare tire.1
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