When Using Floor Jack

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

When the vehicle is jacked up only at the front or rear end, be sure to block all the wheels on the ground.
After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it on safety stands. It is extremely dangerous to do any work on the vehicle supported by a jack alone.

CAUTION: Never apply jack against rear suspension parts (i.e., stabilizer, etc.), vehicle floor or exhaust pipe No. 2 or it may get deformed.

In raising front or rear vehicle end off the floor by jacking, be sure to put the jack against front suspension frame (1), rear suspension frame (2) (2WD model) or rear differential case (3) (4WD model).

Fig 1: Locating Front Suspension Frame

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Fig 2: Locating Rear Suspension Frame

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Fig 3: Locating Rear Differential Case

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To perform service with either front or rear vehicle end jacked up, be sure to place safety stands (1) under body mounting stays (2) so that vehicle body is securely supported. Then check to ensure that vehicle body does not slide on safety stands (1) and the vehicle is held stable for safety's sake.

Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Safety Stands Under Body Mounting Stays

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