Lexus RX330 2005 Owner's Manual page 525

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
To remove the jack, unhook the tightening strap.
To store the jack, make sure it is securely held by
the tightening strap.
504
"
1 Joint
When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand
2
in the "contract" direction until the jack is free.
When storing, turn the joint by hand in the
3
"expand" direction until the jack is firmly
secured to prevent it from flying forward during
a collision or sudden braking.