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sill and the movable base @ lies flat on the
ground . The base @ must be
vertical under the
lifting point @ .
.. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground ¢
.&_.
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat-
ed lifting points on the sill
¢ fig. 195. There is ex-
actly
one location for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location ¢ £ ¢ (D.
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 ¢ & .
,&. WARNING
-
- You or your passengers could be injured
wh ile 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 .
Otherw ise, 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, slip pery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure
the jack is securely engaged .
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic.
- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then cont inue to raise
the jack.
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- Changes in temperature or load can affect
the height of the vehicle.
(D Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the sill. Position the
vehicle jack only at the designated lifting
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
(D Tips
The vehicle jack mode* switches off automati-
cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Removing and installing the sill extension
cover
Applies to: vehicles with sill extension
Fig. 197 Sill: removing the cover
.. Pull the cover down to remove it ¢ fig. 197
.. To install the cover, insert it in the mount and
press it upward until it clicks into place. The
cover must be flush with the surface of the sill
extens ion.
@ Tips
Some models may also have a cover for the
rear vehicle lift point.
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