Vehicle Lifting: Service Precautions

CAUTION: The jack provided with the vehicle is intended only to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. Never use the jack to lift the vehicle for any other service. Refer to the Owner Guide when using the jack supplied with the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist adapters of two-post hoists to contact the front wheel drive shaft joints, steering linkage, rear suspension arm and bushing, front stabilizer bar, or the rear stabilizer bar. Damage to the suspension, exhaust, and/or steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of two-post hoists prior to lifting the vehicle.

- The positions shown for each hoist or jack type are the only acceptable locations for jacking and supporting the vehicle.

- When jacking the rear of the vehicle, ensure that the jack head does not damage the rear stabilizer bar.

- When jacking the complete vehicle, always jack and support the rear end first.

- When using body sill locations, use only stands with cushion pads. They will prevent accidental damage to the paint or body.

- Use only triangular based stands and position them under the vehicle so that one of the three stand legs always points toward the side of the vehicle.

- Under no conditions should the jack or stand come in contact with the rear suspension tie rod and bushing.