Lexus IS300H 2017 Manual page 538

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
Using the tire jack
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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 purpose other than replacing tires or installing and
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removing tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a tire.
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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.
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Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
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Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by
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the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.
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When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
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Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
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Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
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When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there
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are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
Taking out the jack
Remove the 12-volt battery cover. (P. 522)
1
Take out the jack.
2
For tightening
1
For loosening
2
If the jack is too tightly installed to be
removed by hand, insert a tool, such
as the screwdriver included with the
vehicle, into the hole of the jack (por-
tion "A") and loosen the jack.