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SECTION 4
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
If your engine stalls while driving150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever163 . . . . . . .
If the moon roof does not close164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys or lock yourself out165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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Spare tire
cover
Bolt
To remove the spare tire;
1. Remove the spare tire cover.
2. Loosen the bolt and remove it.
When storing the spare tire, place it with the inner side of the
wheel facing up. Then bolt the tire in place and install the spare
tire cover to prevent the tire from flying forward during a
collision or sudden braking.
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.
Paper for protecting
surface
4. Remove the wheel ornament.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
156Pry off the wheel ornament, using the screwdriver as shown.
To avoid personal injury, do not attempt to pull off the ornament
by hand.
5. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
The nuts turn 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.
6. Position the jack at the jack points as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid surface.
7. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise it high
enough so that the spare tire can be installed.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
157 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.
8. Remove the wheel nuts and change tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
Before putting on the 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.
9. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
158Align 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)
10. 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).
11. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with
the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place.
12. After changing the wheel, check the air pressure of the
replaced tire. Restow all the tools, jack and flat tire
securely.
If the pressure is low, drive slowly to the nearest service station
and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and
moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air
leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new one put on as soon
as possible.
This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
161 2. Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front
Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.
NOTICE:
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from
the front with rear wheels on the ground, as this may
cause serious damage to the transmission.
From rear
Place the ignition key in the “ACC” position.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK”
position, as the steering lock mechanism is not strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.

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IF YOU CANNOT SHIFT
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SELECTOR LEVER
Cover of
shift lock
override button
If you cannot shift the selector lever out of “P” position to
other positions even though the brake pedal is depressed,
use the shift lock override button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”. Make sure the parking
brake is applied.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed screwdriver or
equivalent.
3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push
down the shift lock override button. You can shift out of “P”
position only while pushing the button.
4. Shift into “N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal
depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.

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IF THE MOON ROOF
DOES NOT CLOSE
1. Remove the lens from the personal lamp. Unscrew the
3 screws inside with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the switch base and remove the screw inside.A special L-shaped screwdriver for this work can be found in
your vehicle’s tool box.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose this screw, the washer or the
spacers as the moon roof will not operate electrically
without them.
Lower
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 counterclockwise until the moon roof is
completely closed.
To lower: Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn the
drive shaft clockwise 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.

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IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS OR
LOCK YOURSELF OUT
If you need a replacement 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.