Em e rg e n cy assis t a n ce
Position the vehicle jack only under the designat-
ed lifting po ints on the sill
¢ fig. 219. There is ex-
actly
one locat ion for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location
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An unsta ble 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, sli ppery surfaces (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack
from slipping
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A WARNING
-
- You or your passengers could be injured
wh ile chang ing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precaut ions:
- Position the vehicle jack only at the desig-
nated lifting points and align the jack.
Otherw ise, the vehicle jack cou ld slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi-
cient hold on the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable s urface 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, s lippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar t o prevent the
jack from slippi ng.
- To help prevent injury to yo urself and yo ur
passenge rs:
- Do not raise the vehicle unti l 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 continue to raise
the jack.
- 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
262
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged .
(1) Tips
The vehicle j ack mode sw itches off automa t i-
cally at speeds above 10 km/h.
58: Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first be -
fore the wheel can be removed .
Fig. 221 Sill panels : ma rkings
Fig. 222 Sill: pos ition ing t he veh icle ja ck
.. Activate the vehicle jack mode in the MMI:
!CARI function button > Car systems control
button
> Servicing & checks > Air susp.: jack
mode > On.
.. Engage the parking brake to prevent your vehi-
cle from rolling uni ntentiona lly.
.. Move the
select or lever t o positi on P.
.. Find the marking (imprint) on the sill that is
nearest the wheel that will be changed
<=>fig. 221 . Behind the marking, there is a lift-
ing point on the sill for the vehicle jack.
.. Turn the
vehicle jack located under the lifting
point on the sill to raise the jack until its a rm
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