Vehicle Lifting: Description and Operation

Lifting

Lifting Points-Two-Post Lift

CAUTION: Do not allow the hoist adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer bar, rear subframe stabilizer brackets or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the hoist adapters of two-post lift prior to lifting the vehicle.

CAUTION: Never use the rear axle as a lift point. Damage to the rear axle seals and bushes may occur.

CAUTION: When using a two-post lift, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid body damage.





Lifting Points-Floor Jack and Axle Stands

CAUTION: When using a floor jack, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid body damage.

CAUTION: When using axle stands, a cushioned pad must be utilized to avoid damage to the body.









Vehicle Recovery

NOTE:
Prior to vehicle recovery, make sure the vehicle keys are available and the security system is disarmed.
Vehicle recovery methods are:
- By transporter or trailer
- Emergency towing

Transporter or Trailer Recovery





When the vehicle is being recovered by transporter or trailer:
- The parking brake must be applied and the wheels chocked
- The gear selector lever must be in Neutral. Do not select Park on automatic transmission vehicles, as the park lock mechanism may be damaged by the forward and backward rocking motion of the vehicle
- The vehicle must be securely tied down to the transporter or trailer

Emergency Towing

WARNING: If the engine is not running, the steering will become heavy and the force necessary to effectively apply the brakes will be greatly increased.

CAUTION: A vehicle with a defective transmission must be recovered by transporter or trailer.
When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:
- Local regulations for the towing of vehicles must be adhered to. In some countries the registration number of the towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle
- The gear selector lever must be in Neutral
- The ignition switch must be in position II to release the steering lock and to allow for the operation of the direction indicators, horn and stop lamps
- A distance of 0,8 km (0.5 mile) must not be exceeded
- A speed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded
- The tow rope must be attached to the front towing eye