Lexus 2011 RX350, Owner'S Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
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When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of death or
serious injury:
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When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with the
jack.
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Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
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Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is supported
only by the floor jack.
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Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level surface.
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Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
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Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
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Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehi-
cle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
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Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
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When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath the
floor jack.
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Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack such as
the one shown in the illustration.