Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 371

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
40E040
" 1 Joint
2 When removing the jack, turn the joint by hand in
the "contract" direction until the jack is free.
3 When storing, turn the joint by hand in the
"expand" direction until the jack is firmly secured
to prevent it from flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
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