jack points CHEVROLET VOLT 2011 Owner's Manual

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-5
Lifting the Vehicle
This vehicle can be lifted with a
hoist or a service jack. Do not use
any other type of jack to lift the
vehicle.
Lifting the Vehicle with a Hoist
This vehicle can be lifted with
a hoist at the four locations,
as illustrated.
Notice:Lifting the vehicle
improperly can damage the
vehicle and result in costly
repairs not covered by the
warranty.
The front lifting points can be
accessed from either side of the
vehicle, behind the front tires.
The rear lifting points can be
accessed from either side of the
vehicle, in front of the rear tires. Lifting the Vehicle with a
Service Jack
{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 the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Turn off the vehicle.
To be even more certain the
vehicle will not move, put blocks
in front of and behind the wheels.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
10-6 Vehicle Care
{WARNING
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.
{WARNING
Raising the vehicle with the
jack improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle or the vehicle
may fall and cause you or others
injury.When using a jack 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.
Notice:
Lifting the vehicle
improperly can cause damage
and result in costly repairs not
covered by the warranty. To lift
the vehicle properly, use this
procedure.
For additional information,
see your dealer and the service
manual.

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-7
There are four points where
the vehicle can be lifted with a
service jack.When lifting the vehicle from the
rear, place the service jack directly
under the spring seat.When lifting the vehicle from the
front, place the service jack directly
under the cradle mount. Ramps may
be needed under the front tires to
provide the necessary clearance for
certain service jacks in this location.
For more information, seeDoing
Your Own Service Work on
page 10‑8.