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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
WARNING
Put the jack properly in its jack
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point.
Do not put any part of your body
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under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
Do not start the engine or drive
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the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while
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someone is inside.
When raising the vehicle, do not
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put an object on or under the
jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a
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height greater than that required
to replace the tire.
Use a jack stand if it is neces-
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sary to get under the vehicle.
When lowering the vehicle,
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make sure that there is no-one
near the vehicle. If there are
people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Wheel lock nut (if
equipped)
When replacing tires on a vehi-
cle with wheel lock nuts, use the
following procedures to remove
and install the wheel lock nuts.
The wheel lock key is stored in
the tray inside the luggage com-
HIGHLANDER_U
partment. Always return the
wheel lock key to its original
position after use, so that it does
not get lost. (P.465)
Removal
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For ease of removal, the wheel
lock nut should always be the
first one loosened.
1
Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
2
Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, loosen
the wheel lock nut.
Installation
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For ease of installation, the
wheel lock nut should always be
the last one tightened.
1
By hand, install a wheel lock
nut on each wheel.
2
Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
3
Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, tighten
the wheel lock nut to the rec-
ommended torque.