jack points CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2017 7.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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safety, including such things as
airbags, braking, stability, ride and
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to suspension components
caused by modifying vehicle height
outside of factory settings will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from modifications or the
installation or use of non-GM
certified parts, including control
module or software modifications, is
not covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. See your
dealer to accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories
installed by a dealer technician.Also, see
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 078.
Lifting the Vehicle
{Warning
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 firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the
vehicle will not move, put blocks
in front of and behind the wheels.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack 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.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle or the vehicle
may fall and cause injury to you
or others.
If a jack is used to lift the vehicle,
follow the instructions that came
with the jack, and be sure to use the
correct lifting points to avoid
damaging the vehicle.

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Caution
Lifting the vehicle improperly can
damage it and result in costly
repairs not covered by the vehicle
warranty. To lift the vehicle
properly and prevent vehicle
damage:. Be sure to place a block or
pad between the jack and
the vehicle.
. Lift only in the areas shown
in the following illustrations.
For additional information, see
your dealer and the Chevrolet
Corvette service manual.
Caution
The front jack pads must not
contact the rocker panels, the
front fenders, or the floor pan.
If they do, damage may occur.
Lifting from the Front –Cradle
The front lifting points can be
accessed from either side of the
vehicle, behind the front tires.
1. Locate the front lifting points.
2. Place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack.
Lifting from the Front –Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting
pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or
smaller, and thick enough to make
sure the jack does not contact the
vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting
pad under the frame rail shipping
slot reinforcement.
Lifting from the Rear –Cradle
The rear lifting points can be
accessed from the rear driver or
passenger side of the vehicle.

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1. Locate the rear lifting points.
2. Place a block or pad betweenthe jack and the vehicle.
3. Lift the vehicle with the jack. Lifting from the Rear
–Frame
Use only a service jack with a lifting
pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or
smaller, and thick enough to make
sure the jack does not contact the
vehicle body.
Position the service jack and lifting
pad under the frame rail shipping
slot reinforcement.
For more information, see Doing
Your Own Service Work 0223.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
{Warning
It can be dangerous to work on
your vehicle if you do not have
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always
follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering
Information 0333.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 078.