GENERAL 6 1.4 LIFTING, JACKING, TOWING POINTS USING THE TWO POST LIFT Make sure you follow the manufacturer’s instructions while lifting the car on two post lift. Always ensure vehicle balance in service while applying two post lift to under body. Care should be taken that the two post lift arm is not in contact with the bracket, brake or fuel pipes etc. Before servicing, make sure to lock the lift after the vehicle is lifted up. Following fig shows the front and the rear jacking points by two post lift JACKING POINTS Front jacking point Rear jacking point. USING THE FLOOR JACK: Use the jacks at the locations as shown in the below. Do not apply the jack against any part which may get deformed. If front end or rear end of the vehicle is to be jacked ensure the wheels on ground and the parking brake is applied. TOWING THE VEHICLE: • For towing a car, the best way is to use a wrecker. Alternatively use a rigid tow bar. • Avoid using a flexible cable or rope as your car may crash into the car towing your car when it stops suddenly. • Switch ‘ON’ the hazard warning signals of both the cars to warn other road users. • Where possible, keeps the engine idling so that power steering assistance and brake vacuum are available. • Limit the speed to 20-30 Kmph. • In case of brake failure, use the parking brake to control the car.
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