If You Have A Flat Tire - Toyota Land Cruiser 2000 Operating Manual

CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
7. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You should have it checked as
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
L/C 100_U

If you have a flat tire—

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from
the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center
divider of a highway. Park on a level
spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in "P".
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
D
Follow jacking instructions.
D
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by the
jack. Personal injury may occur.
D
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
2000 L/C 100 (OM60866U)
D
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in reverse.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if neces-
sary.
D
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle with jack improperly
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
D
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone.
D
Use the jack only for lifting your
vehicle during wheel changing.
D
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
D
When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.
D
Raise the vehicle only high enough
to remove and change the tire.
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