clock Lexus ES300 1992 In Case Of An Emergency

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Flat tire
Wheel block
3. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep
the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place the wheel block in front of the
front wheels or behind the rear wheels.
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
Turn the nuts counterclockwise to loosen. To get maximum
leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the
right side, as shown above. Grab the wrench near the end of
the handle and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the
wrench does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet−just unscrew them about one-half
turn.
5. Position the jack at the jack points shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid surface.

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6. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, raise it
high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
Allow for the fact that you need more ground clearance when
putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire,
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it is a
loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle
and begins to lift, double-check that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the
jack alone.7. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire.
Lift the flat tire straight oil and put it aside.
Before putting on the spare wheel, remove any corrosion on
the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of
wheels without good metal-to-metal contact at the mounting
surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause
a wheel to come off while driving.

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8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.
Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel
and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle the
tire and press it back over the other bolts
Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you can
by hand. Press the tire back and see if you can tighten them
more.
Tighten
Tightening torque:
103 N.m
(10.5 kgf
.m, 76 ft-lb.)
9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel
nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use
other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands,
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is
securely engaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat
the process until all the nuts are tight
CAUTION:
As soon as possible after changing wheels, have the
wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench at 103 N.m (10.5
kgf
.m, 76 ft-lb.).

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Washer
Screw
2. Unscrew the screw inside.
A special crank-shaped screwdriver for turning the screw and
drive shaft can be found in your tool bag.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose this screw or the washer as the
moon roof will not operate electrically without them.
Tilt down
Close
3. To close: Close the moon roof by hand as far as it will
go. Then insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn the
drive shaft clockwise until the moon roof is completely
closed.
To tilt down: Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn
the drive shaft counterclockwise until the rear end of the
moon roof is completely lowered.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS OR
LOCK YOURSELF OUT
If you need replacement of an ignition key, contact your
Lexus dealer.
See the suggestion given in “Keys” on page 8.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a
duplicate, many Lexus dealers can assist you. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest
side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be
extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.