WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 203
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JACK Using the Jack
The jack is located together with the vehicle tool kit
under the hatch in the front passenger footwell, refer to
"Vehicle Tool Kit".
1. Loosen the wheel bolts before raising the vehicle.
2. Close the release valve on the jack.
3. Assemble the pump leve r provided and insert it
into the socket on the jack.
4. Secure the lever by turning it clockwise in the socket.
Position the jack under the appropriate jack point and
raise the vehicle by pumping the lever.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of serious or fatal injuries or vehicle
damage, please bear the fo llowing points in mind:
The jack is intended only for raising the vehicle briefly, for instance, when changing a wheel. If it is
not designed to enable work to be carried out
underneath the vehicle.
Do not crawl under the jacked-up vehicle. For work
under the vehicle, stands must be used.
The jack must be placed on a firm, flat surface only.
Do not change wheels on uphill or downhill gradients under any circumstances.
Make sure that no persons are present in the vehicle when jacking up the vehicle.
Do not start the engine while the vehicle is raised.
Make sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1.2 in (30
mm). Otherwise the vehicle may tip over.
