Lupo 1999 ➤ , Lupo 3L 1999 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 03.2018
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General information
This chapter provides information on the following subjects:
♦ Raising vehicle with lifting platform and trolley jack
⇒ page 17
♦ Service sticker ⇒ page 18
♦ Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 19
♦ Vehicle identification number ⇒ page 21
♦ Vehicle data sticker ⇒ page 21
♦ Countries where diesel has a high sulphur content
⇒ page 21
♦ Engine code and engine number ⇒ page 22
♦ RME fuel (biodiesel) ⇒ page 22
♦ Type plate ⇒ page 23
3.1
Raising vehicle with lifting platform and
trolley jack
WARNING
♦ Before driving onto a lifting platform, ensure that there is
sufficient clearance between low-lying vehicle compo‐
nents and lifting platform.
♦ Before driving a vehicle onto a lifting platform it must be
ensured that the vehicle weight does not exceed the per‐
missible lifting capacity of the platform.
♦ Vehicle may be lifted only at points indicated in figure to
avoid damaging vehicle floor pan or tipping vehicle.
♦ Never start engine and engage a gear with vehicle lifted
as long as even one driven wheel has contact with the
floor! Disregarding these warnings risks the danger of an
accident!
♦ If work is to be performed under vehicle, it must be sup‐
ported by suitable jack stands.
Lifting points for lifting platform and trolley jack
Front:
Position support plate on cross reinforcement of floor pan in circle
area -1-.
WARNING
On no account must front of vehicle be raised on side member
vertical stiffener.
Rear:
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