DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction -> Positioning the jack for Your Toyota Avalon 4 Door Second Generation (2000-2004)

’03 AVALON U (L/O 0206)  
Positioning the jack  
When jacking up your vehicle with the  
jack, position the jack correctly as  
shown in the illustrations.  
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 some-  
one in the vehicle.  
CAUTION  
When jacking, be sure to observe the  
following to reduce the possibility of  
personal injury:  
D When raising the vehicle, do not  
put an object on or under the jack.  
D Follow jacking instructions.  
NOTICE  
D Do not put any part of your body  
under the vehicle supported by the  
jack. Personal injury may occur.  
Make sure to place the jack correctly,  
or your vehicle may be damaged.  
Front  
D Do not start or run the engine while  
your vehicle is supported by the  
jack.  
D Stop the vehicle on  
a
level firm  
ground, firmly set the parking brake  
and put the transmission in “P”.  
Block the wheels on the opposite  
side of the jack up point if neces-  
sary.  
D Make sure to set the jack properly  
in the jack point. Raising the ve-  
hicle with jack improperly posi-  
tioned will damage the vehicle or  
may allow the vehicle to fall off the  
jack and cause personal injury.  
Rear  
2003 AVALON (OM41401U)  
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