DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE -- INTRODUCTION
Positioning the jack
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury:
D Follow jacking instructions.
D Do not put any part of your body under
the vehicle supported by the jack. Per-
sonal 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
Front
ground, firmly set the parking brake
and put the transmission in “P”.
Chock the wheels on the opposite side
of the jack up point if necessary.
D Ensure the jack is properly set in the
jack point. Raising the vehicle with
jack improperly positioned will dam-
age the vehicle or may allow the vehi-
cle to fall off the jack and cause per-
sonal 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 someone
in the vehicle.
Rear
D When raising the vehicle, do not place
any objects on top of or underneath
the jack.
When jacking up your vehicle with the
jack, position the jack correctly as shown
in the illustrations.
NOTICE
Ensure the jack is placed correctly, or
your vehicle may be damaged.
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