4. To identify the appropriate
jacking location, nd the
triangle (A) about 12 inches
(30.5 cm) from the front tire or (B)
about 10.5 inches (27 cm)
from the rear tire.
The triangle is located near each
wheel on the vehicle’s exterior.
Notice:If a jack is used to raise
the vehicle without positioning
it correctly, the vehicle could
be damaged. When raising
the vehicle on a jack, avoid
contact with the rear axle
control arms.
5. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put
the compact spare tire near you.
{CAUTION
Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed.
Never get under a vehicle when it
is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage
the vehicle and even make the
vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure
to t the jack lift head into the
proper location before raising
the vehicle.
6. Attach the lug wrench to the
jack, and turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the jack
head 3 inches (7.6 cm).7. Place the jack under the vehicle
as identi ed in Step 3. Raise the
vehicle by turning the lug wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground
so that there is enough room for
the spare tire to t under the
wheel well.
8. Remove all the wheel nuts and
the at tire.
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