jack points CADILLAC XLR V 2007 1.G Owners Manual

{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.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 are using spans at
least two crossmember ribs.
Lift only in the areas shown in the following
pictures.
For additional information, see your GM dealer
and the Cadillac XLR service manual.
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Lifting From the Front
The front lifting points can be accessed from
either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires.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.
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3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the
jack spans at least two of the crossmember
ribs (B).
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.
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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.3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the
jack spans at least two of the crossmember
ribs (B).
For more information, seeDoing Your Own
Service Work on page 364.
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