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Jack and Lifting Platform
Fig. 81: Jacking point for lifting platform and jack at the
front
Fig. 82: Jacking point for lifting platform and jack at the rear
WARNING
Inadequate securing of
vehicle
An unsecured or incorrectly secured vehicle can
move unintentionally or tip or fall off lifting equip-
ment such as a jack or lifting platform. This can
cause serious injuries and damage.
e Raise the vehicle using a jack on a solid and flat
surface only.
e Raise the vehicle only at the prescribed jacking
points on the vehicle underbody.
e Always place the vehicle on solid supports when
working under the vehicle.
e Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised.
Engine vibrations can cause the vehicle to fall.
e When working on the vehicle while the engine is
running, always apply the electric parking brake
and select the transmission parking lock P.
> Please see chapter "Wheels and Tires" on
page 316.
WARNING
Control operation of the
leveling system
A vehicle on which the leveling system is activated
can move unexpectedly or tip or fall off lifting
equipment, e.g. a jack or lifting platform. This can
cause serious injuries and damage.
e Manually set Normal level and switch off the
leveling system before raising the vehicle.
> Please see chapter "Vehicle Settings" on
page 285.
Securing vehicle to prevent it
from rolling away
bb Vehicles with collapsible spare wheel
Fig. 83: Removing wedges
1. Remove two wedges A.
2. Unfold and engage both wedges A.
Fig. 84: Positioning wedges