Vehicle jack

Vehicle jack

The jack provided with the vehicle is only intended to be used in an emergency, for changing a tyre. Do NOT use the jack for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner’s Handbook for vehicle jack location points and procedure. Never work under a vehicle only supported by the vehicle jack.

Hydraulic jack

A hydraulic jack with a minimum 1500 kg (3,300 lbs) load capacity must be used.

WARNING: Do not work on the underside of a vehicle until suitable stands have been positioned.

Raising the front of a vehicle

Position the cup of the hydraulic arm under the centre of the front body crossmember assembly.

Use jack to raise front road wheels to enable safety stands to be installed under the front end of each longitudinal member as shown. Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on both safety stands. Remove trolley jack.

Before working on the underside of a vehicle re-check the stability of the vehicle on the stands.

Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle from stands.

NOTE: For some repair operations it may be necessary to use a jack to support the engine under the sump. In this case, a block of wood should be used on the jack to protect the sump.

Raising the rear of a vehicle

Position cup of hydraulic arm under the centre of the rear subframe crossmember at the position identified by the embossed arrows.

Use jack to raise rear road wheels to enable safety stands to be installed under the rear ends of the body longitidinal members as shown. Carefully lower jack until vehicle sits securely on both safety stands. Remove trolley jack.

Before working on the underside of a vehicle, re-check the stability of the vehicle on the stands.

Use the reverse procedure when removing a vehicle from stands.

Wheel-free lift

Locate the lifting pads under the ends of the body longitudinal members shown. Raise the ramp to support the weight of the vehicle, ensure the vehicle is secure on the lifting pads, then raise the ramp to the required height.