INFORMATION
LIFTING AND TOWING
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Vehicle jack
The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to
be used in an emergency, for changing a tyre. Do
NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the
Owner’s Handbook for vehicle jack location points
and procedure. Never work under a vehicle only
supported by the vehicle jack.
Hydraulic jack
A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg (3,300 lbs)
load capacity must be used.
WARNING: Do not work on the underside
of a vehicle until suitable stands have
been positioned.
Raising the front of a vehicle
Position the cup of the hydraulic arm under the
centre of the front body crossmember assembly.
Use jack to raise front road wheels to enable safety
stands to be installed under the front end of each
longitudinal member as shown.
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on
both safety stands. Remove trolley jack.
Before working on the underside of a vehicle
re-check the stability of the vehicle on the stands.
Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle
from stands.
NOTE: For some repair operations it may
be necessary to use a jack to support the
engine under the sump. In this case, a
block of wood should be used on the jack to
protect the sump.
Raising the rear of a vehicle
Position cup of hydraulic arm under the centre of the
rear subframe crossmember at the position identified
by the embossed arrows.
Use jack to raise rear road wheels to enable safety
stands to be installed under the rear ends of the
body longitidinal members as shown.
Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on
both safety stands. Remove trolley jack.
Before working on the underside of a vehicle,
re-check the stability of the vehicle on the stands.
Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle
from stands.
Wheel-free lift
Locate the lifting pads under the ends of the body
longitudinal members shown. Raise the ramp to
support the weight of the vehicle, ensure the vehicle
is secure on the lifting pads, then raise the ramp to
the required height.