jack points Seat Alhambra 2007 Owner's Manual

Checking and refilling levels
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WARNING
All work on the engine or in the engine compartment, e.g. checking and
refilling fluids, involves the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk
of accident or fire.•
Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining
burns. Wait until no more steam or coolant is emitted, then allow the
engine to cool before carefully opening the bonnet.
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Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition.
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Apply the handbrake and move the gea r stick to neutral or selector
lever to position P.
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Keep children away from the vehicle.
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Never touch hot engine parts. There is a risk of burns.
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Never spill liquids on a hot engine or on a hot exhaust gas system. This
is a fire hazard.
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Avoid causing short-circuits in the electrical system, particularly at the
points where the jump leads are attached ⇒page 250. The battery could
explode.
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Never touch the radiator fan. It is temperature controlled and could
start automatically, even when the engine has been switched off and the
key removed from the ignition!
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Do not unscrew the cap on the expansion tank when the engine is hot.
If the coolant is hot, the cooling system will be pressurised!
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Protect face, hands and arms by covering the cap with a large, thick
cloth to protect against escaping coolant and steam.
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Always make sure you have not left any objects, such as cleaning cloths
and tools, in the engine compartment.
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If you have to work underneath the vehicle, you must use suitable
stands additionally to support the vehicle, there is a risk of accident!. A
hydraulic jack is insufficient for securing the vehicle and there is a risk of
injury.
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If any work has to be performed when the engine is started or with the
engine running, there is an additional, potentially fatal, safety risk from the
rotating parts, such as the drive belt s, alternator, radiator fan, etc., and
from the high-voltage ignition system. You should also observe the
following points:
−Never touch the electrical wiring of the ignition system.
− Ensure that jewellery, loose clothing and long hair do not get
trapped in rotating engine parts. Danger of death. Before starting any
work remove jewellery, tie back and cover hair, and wear tight-fitting
clothes.
− Always think carefully about pressing the accelerator if a gear is
engaged in either an automatic or manual gearbox. The vehicle could
move, even if the handbrake is applied. Danger of death.
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If work has to be carried out on the fuel system or on electrical compo-
nents, you must observe the following safety notes in addition to the above
warnings:
−Always disconnect the battery. The vehicle must be unlocked when
this is done, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
− Do not smoke.
− Never work near naked flames.
− Always have a fire extinguisher on hand.Caution
When changing or topping up service fluids, make absolutely certain that you
fill the fluids into the correct reservoirs. Failure to observe this point will result
in serious malfunctions and engine damage!
WARNING (continued)
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If and when239
Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
Raising the vehicle
Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.
Do not raise the vehicle until you have slackened the wheel bolts on
the wheel you wish to remove ⇒page 238.
Jacking up the vehicle
1. Look for the jacking point ⇒fig. 161 (arrow) ⇒ closest to the
tyre which has to be changed.
2. Raise the jack under the jacking point until it just fits under the car.
3. Check that the foot of the jack has full contact with the ground.
4. Adjust the jack and continue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the vertical rib ⇒fig. 162 (arrow) underneath
the vehicle ⇒
5. Crank the jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown ⇒fig. 161 . The
front jacking point is about 11 cm from the wheel arch. The rear jacking point
is about 14 cm from its wheel arch. Notches on both sides in the sills show
where the jacking points are under the vehicle.
WARNING
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You could injure yourself or damage the vehicle if you do not observe
the correct jacking points.
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Soft ground under the jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.
Always provide a firm base for the jack on the ground. If necessary use a
large, strong board or similar support. On a hard, slippery surface (such as
tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the jack from slipping.
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The jack claw must grasp the vertical rib under the sill properly so that
the jack does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle ⇒fig. 162.
Fig. 161 The jacking
pointsFig. 162 Jack at rear on
right
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256Your vehicle may only be lifted by a lifting platform at the points shown in the
illustrations ⇒page 255, fig. 176 and ⇒page 255, fig. 177 ⇒.
Using the jack to lift the vehicle ⇒ page 239.
To prevent damage to the underside of the vehicle when lifting the vehicle,
rubber pads must be used.
Before driving onto a lifting platform, you must check there is sufficient clear-
ance between low parts of the vehicle and the lifting platform.
WARNING
If the lifting platform is inappropriate or the vehicle is lifted incorrectly,
accidents or injuries may be caused. The vehicle could even fall from the
lifting platform.•
All occupants should leave the vehicle before it is lifted.
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The vehicle must only be lifted at the points indicated in the diagrams
⇒ page 255, fig. 176 and ⇒page 255, fig. 177 . If the vehicle is not lifted
at the indicated points, it may fall from the platform while the engine or
gearbox is being dismounted, for example.
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Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Risk of accident. The
vehicle may fall from the platfo rm due to the engine vibrations.
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When work is being carried out underneath the vehicle, it must be
secured using suitable frames. If not, an accident may occur.
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To lift the vehicle, only two-pillar or two-post lifting platforms with
sufficiently long arms and load-bearing capacity should be used.
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Lifting platforms with fluid filled cu shions may not be used for lifting
the vehicle.Caution
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The vehicle should never be lifted at the engine oil sump, the gearbox, or
the front or rear axle. This could cause serious damage to the vehicle.
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Before driving onto a lifting platform, you must check there is sufficient
clearance between low parts of the vehicle and the lifting platform.
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