6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
Set the parking brake firmly, and shift a automatic
transmission into PARK; or a manual transmission
into REVERSE.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
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