Raise the vehicle
Fig. 254
Jack position points.
Fig. 255
Crossbar: mounting the jack on the
vehicle.
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Rest the jack (vehicles tools) on firm ground.
If necessary use a large, strong board or similar
support. If the surface is slippery (for example
tiles) place the jack on a rubber mat or similar
to prevent it from slipping
360
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Look on the strut for the mark of the jack sup-
port point (sunken area) closest to the wheel to
be changed
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Turn the jack crank handle, located below the
strut support point, to raise it until the tab
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ded.
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Align the jack so that the tab
the housing provided on the cross member and
the mobile base
base plate
to the support point
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Continue turning the jack until the wheel is
slightly lifted off the ground.
WARNING
The factory-supplied jack is only designed
for changing wheels on this model. On no
account attempt to use it for lifting heavier
vehicles or other loads. Risk of injury.
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Make sure the jack remains stable. If the
surface is slippery or soft, the jack could slip
or sink, respectively, with the consequent risk
of causing injuries.
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Lift the vehicle using only the jack supplied
from the factory. Other jacks, even those ap-
proved for other SEAT models could slip, with
the consequent risk of injury.
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Place the jack only at the support points
provided on the strut and align it. Otherwise,
the jack could slip because it does not have
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sufficient grip on the vehicle: risk of injury!
Wheels and tyres
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Fig. 254.
1
is below the housing that is provi-
"grips" onto
1
is resting on the ground. The
2
should fall vertically with respect
2
.
1
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You should never place a body limb such as
an arm or leg under a raised vehicle that is
solely supported by the jack.
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If you have to work underneath the vehicle,
you must use suitable stands additionally to
support the vehicle, there is a risk of acci-
dent!.
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Never raise the vehicle if it is tilting to one
side or the engine is running.
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Never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised. The vehicle may come loose from the
jack due to the engine vibrations.
NOTICE
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The vehicle must not be raised on the
crossbar. Place the jack only at the support
points provided on the strut and align it. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle may be damaged.
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Any type of load or weight applied to the
external trim/door will (stepped on, fitting
the jack, resting heavy objects, etc.) can
cause damage to it. SEAT accepts no re-
sponsibility for any damages caused by im-
proper use of the external trim or body.