Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 576

WARNING
■ Using the tire jack (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions.
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 pur-
pose other 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.
● Put the jack properly in its jack
point.
● Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
● Do not start the engine or drive the
vehicle while the vehicle is sup-
ported 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.
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●
Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and
level ground, firmly set the parking
brake and shift the shift lever to P
(automatic transmission or CVT) or
R (manual transmission). Block the
wheel diagonally opposite to the
one being changed if necessary.
●
When lowering the vehicle, make
sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby,
warn them vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack (if
equipped)
1 Vehicles without full-size spare
tire: Open the deck board.
(P.455) Vehicles with full-size
spare tire: Take out the deck
board.
2 Take out the jack.
Do not touch the threaded portion of the
jack as it is greased.
Taking out the tool bag (if
equipped)
Take out the tool bag.
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