Lexus GX460 2014 Owner's Manual

5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (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 vehicle 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 us ing a Phillips-head screwdriver, to prevent
the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.
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5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Remove the cover.
Unhook the rubber band and take
out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Remove the cover.
Take out the tool box.
Taking out the jack
1
2
1
2
Taking out the tool box
1
2
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5317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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When trouble arises
Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle and the jack handle extension bar from the tool box
and assemble by following these steps. Loosen the bolt and the screw
using either the jack handle end
or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion bar and the jack handle and
tighten the bolt and the screw.
Check that the bolt and screw are
firmly tightened.
Remove the cover.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
cle body.
Taking out the spare tire
1
1
2
2
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5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Insert the jack handle extension into
the lowering socket.Lower
Raise
Place a rag under the jack handle
extension to protect the rear bumper.
Lower the spare tire completely to
the ground.
If the spare tire becomes caught on the suspension components, raise the tire,
pull it towards the rear of the vehicle, and begin lowering it again. Pull out the spare tire and remove
the holding bracket.
3
1
2
4
5
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5337-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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When trouble arises
Chock the tires.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using
the beveled end of the wheel nut
wrench as shown.
To protect the wheel ornament, place a
rag between the wheel nut wrench and
the wheel ornament.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one
turn).
Replacing a flat tire
1
Flat tireWheel chock position
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
2
3
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5347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle, jack handle extension bar and jack handle bar from
the tool box and assemble by following these steps.
Loosen the bolt and the screw
using either the jack handle end
or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion bar and the jack handle bar
and tighten the bolts.
Check that the bolts are firmly tight-
ened.
Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion bar and the jack handle and
tighten the screw.
Check that the screw is firmly tight-
ened.
4
1
2
3
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5357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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When trouble arises
Position the jack at the jack points as
shown. Front
Under the chassis frame side rail
Rear
Under the rear axle housing
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.
5
1
2
6
7
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5367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury:
• Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from under thevehicle.
• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes
will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts
while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and the wheel may
fall off, which could lead to an accid ent causing death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while
the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically designed for
that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
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5377-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
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When trouble arises
Remove any dirt or foreign matter
from the wheel contact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel contact
surface, the wheel nuts may loosen
while the vehicle is in motion, and the
tire may come off the vehicle.
Install the spare tire and loosely
tighten each nut by hand to approxi-
mately the same amount.
Turn the lug nuts until the washers come
into contact with the disc wheel.
Lower the vehicle.
Installing the spare tire
1
Wheel nut
Wa s h e r
Disc wheel2
3
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5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
GX 460 _O M_ OM6 0K 80 U_ (U)
Firmly tighten each nut two or three
times in the order shown in the illus-
tration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Lay down the tire with the outer side
facing up, and install the holding
bracket.
Insert the holding bracket tab into one of
the holes in the wheel.
Raise the tire.
Pull the tire towards the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually
check that the tire is not interf ering with suspension components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace all covers.
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5
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
1
2
3
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