jacking MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Manual

308 Spare wheel, vehicle jack
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Jack
1Pump handle (three pieces)
2Indent for activation of release bolt (5) on jack (4)
Remove pump handle (1) from tool kit and assemble as
shown above.
The vehicle tool and jack are located in the storage
compartment below the rear seat bench, see page 296.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehicle under the axle housing. To help avoid
personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle
during a wheel change. Never get beneath the
vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep
hands and feet away from the area under the lifted
vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block
wheels before raising vehicle with jack.Do n ot d is engage parki n g brake w hil e t he vehi c le i s
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be certain that the jack is
positioned correctly under the axle housing.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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314 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Changing wheels
Position vehicle jack in the correct position under the
axle housing when raising the vehicle.
The jack must always be in a vertical position, even on
slopes.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehi c le a t the j ack take-up b ra ckets b ui lt i nto eit her
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do n ot d is engage parki n g brake w hil e t he vehi c le i s
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
end is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.
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