jack points CADILLAC XLR 2004 1.G Owners Manual

Lifting Your Vehicle
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake ®rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever
in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won't
move, you can put blocks in front of and
behind the wheels.
{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 place
the jack in the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
If you ever use a jack to lift your vehicle, follow the
instructions that came with the jack, and be sure to use
the correct lifting points to avoid damaging your
vehicle.
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Notice:Lifting your vehicle improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. To lift your vehicle
properly, follow the advice in this part.
To help prevent vehicle damage:
·Be sure to place a block or pad between the
jack and the vehicle.
·Make sure the jack you're using spans at least
two crossmember ribs.
·Lift only in the areas shown in the following
pictures.
For additional information, see your dealer and the
Cadillac XLR service manual.
Lifting From the Front
The front lifting points can be accessed from either side
of your vehicle, behind the front tires.
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1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the
illustration shown.
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack
and the vehicle.3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack
spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B).
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Lifting From the Rear
The rear lifting points can be accessed from the
rear of the vehicle, on either the driver's or
passenger's side.1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the
illustration shown.
2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack
and the vehicle.
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