Emergency assistance
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first be-
fore the wheel can be removed.
Fig. 288 Sill panels : markings (exa m ple)
Fig. 289 Sill: positio ning th e vehicle jack
,.. Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling unintentionally.
,.. Move the
selector lever to position P.
,.. Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed
c> fig. 288 . Behind the marking, there is a lift-
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack .
,.. Vehicles with a sill: Note the position of the sill
when positioning the vehicle jack
c::> fig. 289.
,.. Place the vehicle jack (vehicle tool kit) on a firm
surface. Use a flat, stable support if necessary.
On a slippery surface such as tile, you should
use a non-slip pad (such as a rubber mat)
c::> ,&..
,.. Turn the vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its arm @
c> fig. 289 is located under the designated plas-
tic mount
c::> ,& , c::>G) .
,.. Align the jack so that its arm @ c::> fig . 289 en-
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
sill and the movable base @ lies flat on the
ground. The base @ must be
vertical under the
lifting point @ .
366
,.. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
c::> ,&..
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat-
ed lifting points on the sill
c::>fig. 288. There is ex-
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location
c::> & c::>(I).
An unstable surface under the jack can cause the
vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground. If necessary
place a sturdy board or similar support under the
jack. On
hard, slippery surfaces (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping
c::> & .
A WARNING
-
- You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions :
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherwise, the vehicle jack could slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi-
cient hold on the vehicle .
- A soft or unstable surface under the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground . If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
- Only raise your vehicle with the vehicle
jack provided by the factory. If you use a
vehicle jack for another vehicle, your vehi-
cle can slide and cause injury.
- Changes in load can affect the height of
the vehicle.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised, which could cause an accident.
- Support the vehicle securely with appro-
priate stands if work is to be performed
underneath the vehicle; otherwise, there
is a potential risk for injury .
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
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