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Jacking and vehicle support REF.5
The jack supplied with the vehicle tool kit To raise the front of the vehicle, position the To raise the rear of the vehicle, position the
should only be used for changing the jack with an interposed block of wood jack with an interposed block of wood
roadwheels - see “Wheel changing” at the underneath. Do not jack the vehicle under the underneath. Do not attempt to raise the
front of this book. When carrying out any sill, sump, or any of the steering or vehicle with the jack positioned underneath
other kind of work, raise the vehicle using a suspension components. With the vehicle
the floor pan or axle. With the vehicle raised,
hydraulic (or “trolley”) jack, and always raised, an axle stand should be positioned
an axle stand should be positioned beneath
supplement the jack with axle stands beneath the vehicle jack location point on the
the vehicle jacking location point on the sill.
positioned under the vehicle jacking points. sill. Position a block of wood with a groove cut
When using a hydraulic jack or axle stands, in it on the jack head to prevent the vehicle
Position a grooved block of wood on the jack
always position the jack head or axle stand weight resting on the sill edge; align the sill as described in the previous paragraph.
head under one of the relevant jacking points, edge with the groove in the wood so that the Never work under, around, or near a raised
indicated by indentations at the lower edges vehicle weight is spread evenly over the vehicle, unless it is adequately supported on
of the bodywork (see illustrations). surface of the block stands.
Workshop hoist/trolley jacking point for the front of the vehicle
Workshop hoist/trolley jacking point for the rear of the vehicle
Radio/cassette unit anti-theft system - precaution
The radio/cassette unit may be equipped security code has been entered. Therefore, if To enter the security code, follow the
with a built-in security code, to deter thieves. you do not know the correct security code for instructions in the radio/cassette handbook.
If the power source to the unit is cut, the antithe
radio/cassette unit do not disconnect
If an incorrect code is entered, the unit will
theft system will activate. Even if the power
become locked, and cannot be operated.
source is immediately reconnected, the radio/ either of the battery terminals, or remove the If this happens, or if the security code is lost
cassette unit will not function until the correct radio/cassette unit from the vehicle. or forgotten, seek the advice of your dealer.