Jacking and towing
Jacking
The jack supplied with the vehicle should only be used for raising the
vehiclewhenchanging atireorplacingjackstands undertheframe. Warn-
ing: Never work under the vehicle or start the engine while this jack is be-
ing used as the only means of support.
The vehicle should be on level ground with the hazard flashers on. the
wheels blocked, the parking brake applied and the transmission in Park
(automatic) or Reverse (manual). If atire is being changed, loosen the lug
nuts one-half turn and leave them in place until the wheel is raised off the
ground. Place the jack under the vehicle suspension in the indicated posi-
tion (see illustration). Operate the jack with a slow, smooth motion until
the wheel is raised off the ground. Remove the lug nuts, pull off the wheel,
install the spare and thread the lug nuts back on with the bevelled sides
facing in. Tighten them snugly, but wait until the vehicle is lowered to tight-
en them completely. Lower the vehicle, remove the jack and tighten the
nuts (if loosened or removed) in a crisscross pattern.
To wing
As a general rule, vehicles may be towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If necessary, the front or rear wheels may be raised for towing.
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not exceed 19 MPH ortow
thevehiclefartherthan 19 miles (thereare nospeedordistance limitations
on vehicles with a manual transmission).
Equipmentspecifically designed for towing should be used and should
be attached to the main structural members of the vehicle, not the bumper
or brackets. Tow hooks are attached to the frame at both ends of the ve-
hicle. However, they are for emergency use only and should not be used
for highway towing. Stand clear of vehicles when using the tow hooks -
tow straps and chains may break, causing serious injury.
Safety is a major consideration when towing and all applicable state
and local laws must be obeyed. A safety chain must be used for all towing
(in addition to the tow bar).
While towing, the parking brake must be released, the transmission
must be in Neutral and the transfer case (if equipped) must be in 2H. The
steering must be unlocked (ignition switch in the Off position). If you’re
towing a 4WD model with the front wheels on the ground, the front hubs
must be unlocked. Remember that power steering and power brakes will
not work with the engine off.
Front
(Rear-Wheel-l
Rear
Jacking points
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