Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move
cautiously off the road to a safe place − well away from the traffic.
Avoid stopping on the center divider of a highway. Park on a level
spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in ”P”.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle on the side away from
traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the
possibility of personal injury:
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Turn off the active height control suspension by pushing the
active height control switch.
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Follow jacking instructions.
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Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by the jack.
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Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the
parking brake and put the transmission in ”P”. Block the
wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if
necessary.
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Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point. Raising
the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage
the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and
cause personal injury.
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Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported
by the jack alone.
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Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel
changing.
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Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.
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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under
the jack.
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Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change
the tire.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond repair.