03 07.07
Positioning the jack
SB71008
Front of vehicle
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack,
position
the
jack
correctly as
shown in the illustration.
Jack position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front—Front crossmember
Rear—Rear engine mounting bracket
Support position and
Pantograph jack position . . . . .
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CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:
D
Follow jacking instructions.
D
Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle supported by a
jack. Personal injury may occur.
D
Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
D
Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in reverse.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if neces-
sary.
D
Make sure to set the jack properly
in the jack point. Raising the ve-
hicle
with
jack
improperly
tioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off the
jack and cause personal injury.
D
Never get under the vehicle when
the vehicle is supported by the jack
alone; use vehicle support stands.
D
Do not raise the vehicle with some-
one in the vehicle.
D
When raising the vehicle, do not
place any objects on top of or un-
derneath the jack.
NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly,
or your vehicle may be damaged.
posi-
2003 MR2 from Aug. '03 Prod. (OM17511U)