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• Align the jack so that its arm @
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fig . 205 en-
gages in the designated lifting point in the door
s ill and the movable base ® lies flat on the
ground. The base ® must be vertical under the
lifting point @ .
• Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
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Position the vehicle jack
only
unde r the designat-
ed lifting points on the sill
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fig . 204 . There is ex-
actly one locat ion for each wheel. The jack must
not be positioned at any other location
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An
unst able surfa ce
under t he jack can cause the
ve hicle to slip off the jack . Always provide a firm
base for the jack on the ground . If necessary
p lace a sturdy boa rd or simi lar support under the
jack . On
hard, slipp ery surfaces
(such as tiles)
use a rubbe r mat or similar to prevent the jack
from sl ipping
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WARNING
- You or your passengers could be injured
whi le changing a wheel if you do not follow
these safety precautions:
- Position the veh icle jack only at the desig-
nated lifting points and align the jack .
Othe rwise, the vehicle jack cou ld slip and
cause an injury if it does not have suffi-
cient hold on the vehicle.
- A soft or unstable s urface unde r the jack
may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on
the ground. If necessary, use a sturdy
board under the jack .
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the
jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and your
passenge rs:
- Do not raise the vehicle unt il you are sure
the jack is securely engaged .
- Passengers must not remain in the vehicle
when it is jacked up.
- Make sure that passengers wait in a safe
place away from the vehicle and well away
from the road and traff ic.
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- Make sure jack position is correct, adjust
as necessary and then continue to ra ise
the jack .
- Changes in temperature
or load can affect
the height of the veh icle.
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Note
Do not lift the vehicle by the si ll. Position the
vehicle jack only at the des ignated lift ing
points on the sill. Otherwise, your vehicle will
be damaged.
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Tips
The vehicle jack mode * switches off automati-
cally at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
Removing and installing the sill extension
cover
Applies to: vehicles with sill extension
Fig. 206 Sill: removing the cover
• Pull the cover down to remove it.
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fig. 206
• To install the cover, insert it in the mount and
pre ss it upward until it clicks into place . The
cover must be flush with the surface of the sill
extens ion .
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Tips
Some models may also have a cover for the
rear veh icle lift point .
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