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Raising the vehicle
Fig. 79 Jack applied at rear left side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 128.
Only apply the jack at the jacking points shown (marks on the body)
ways use the jacking point nearest to the wheel in question
The vehicle must only be jacked via the jacking points.
For your own safety and the safety of the vehicle occupants, perform the follow-
ing steps in the order stated
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Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
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Switch off the engine; for vehicles with a manual gearbox, select a gear, or shift
the selector lever to P position
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brake
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53.
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Slacken the wheel bolts on the wheel you will be changing
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Look under the vehicle for the jacking point
will be changing.
Fig. 78
Jacking points for positioning
the jack
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78. Al-
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56, and firmly apply the hand
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130.
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nearest to the wheel you
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Crank up the jack to a point where you can still push it under the jacking point
on the vehicle.
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Make sure that foot of the jack is firmly seated on the ground and that the foot
of the jack is precisely below the jacking point
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Align the jack and continue cranking up the jack leg until the claw fits around
the strut below the vehicle
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Continue cranking up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
WARNING
Improper use of the jack can lead to the vehicle slipping off the jack, thus
causing serious injury. To reduce the risk of injury, observe the following:
Only use jacks approved by ŠKODA for your vehicle. Other jacks can slip off,
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including jacks for other ŠKODA models.
The ground must be flat and firm. Sloping or soft ground can cause the vehi-
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cle to slip off the jack. If necessary, set up the jack on a stable base with a
large surface.
In case of a slippery surface, such as a tiled floor, use an anti-slip base (e.g.,
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a rubber mat) to prevent the jack slipping.
Only apply the jack at the positions described. The claw on the jack must se-
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curely fit around the strut on the side member
Never put any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) under a vehicle that is
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lifted by a jack.
If you want to work underneath the vehicle, you must additionally support
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the vehicle safely with axle stands.
Never lift the vehicle if it is sloping, or the engine is running.
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Never switch on the engine while the vehicle is jacked. Vibrations from the
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engine can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
WARNING
Failure to observe the checklist, which is for your own safety, can lead to acci-
dents and serious injuries.
Always follow the actions in the checklist and observe general safety pre-
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cautions.
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79.
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79.
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