Mobility
Raising the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with jack
Sills: markings (example)
Fig. 235
Door sill: Applying the jack under the door sill
.., Always provide a firm base for the jack* on the
ground. (The jack can be found in the vehicle's
tool kit). If necessary use a large, strong board
or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping¢
A
.
.., Locate the marking on the door sill closest to
the wheel being changed ¢
Fig.
234.
The jack
ing point is located behind the marking under
the door sill.
.., Wind up the jack* under the jacking point until
the claw
(D
¢
Fig. 235
of the jack is directly be
low the jacking point .
.., Align the jack* so that the claw
(D
grips the
jacking point under the door sill and the base
plate of the jack
@
is flat on the ground. The
base plate
@
must be positioned vertically un
derneath the jacking point
(D
.
.., Raise the vehicle until the defective wheel is
clear of the ground.
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WARNING
- Make sure the jack* is stable. If the ground
underneath the jack* is slippery or soft, the
jack can slip or sink in - risk of injury!
- Use only the jack* supplied with your vehicle
to raise the vehicle. If you use a jack from a
different vehicle, your vehicle may slip off
the jack - risk of injury!
-Apply the jack* only at the jacking points lo
cated behind the markings on the door sill
and align it properly. Otherwise there is a
risk of injury since the jack* can slip off sud
denly if it is not properly engaged.
- Never start the engine when the vehicle is
on the jack - risk of accident!
-If work has to be done under the vehicle, en
sure that it is safely supported on suitable
stands - risk of injury!
CD
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be lifted up on its sills.
Only apply the jack* at the jacking points loca
ted behind the markings on the door sill. Oth
erwise your vehicle could be damaged.
