HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING
Refer to Owner’s Manual provided with vehicle for
proper emergency jacking procedures.
WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR
SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.
CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on any
suspension component, including the front or rear
suspension crossmembers. Do not hoist on the
front and rear bumpers, the lower liftgate cross-
member, the lower radiator crossmember, or the
front engine mount.
FOR PROPER HOIST PLACEMENT REFER
TO (Fig. 6).
The front hoisting points for frame contact hoists
are on the down standing sill flanges, approximately
200 mm behind the front wheel opening and 150 mm
forward of the rear wheel opening. Under no circum-
stances are the front lower radiator support to be
used as lift points. Wheel lifts are acceptable.
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACHMENT
DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR LINES,
FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT.
DO NOT LIFT OR TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR
REAR BUMPER.
DO NOT GO UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT
SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.
DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A
TOWED VEHICLE.
USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.
CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle.
Do not secure vehicle to towing device by the use
of front or rear suspension or steering components.
Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from
a damaged vehicle before towing.
Refer to state and local rules and regulations before
towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
• FWD vehicles, use of a flat bed towing device or
a wheel lift is recommended (Fig. 7).
• AWD vehicles, a flat bed towing device is recom-
mended (Fig. 7) or (Fig. 8).
When using a wheel lift towing device, be sure the
disabled vehicle has at least 100 mm (4 in.) ground
clearance. If minimum ground clearance cannot be
reached, use a towing dolly. If a flat bed device is
used, the approach angle should not exceed 15
degrees.
CAUTION:
•
Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the
front with sling type towing equipment. Damage to
the front fascia and air dams will result.
•
The only approved method of towing is with a
flat bed truck.
•
Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage
to the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will
occur.
•
Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
Fig. 6 HOISTING AND JACKING POINTS
1 - DRIVE ON LIFT
2 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)
2 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL POST)
2 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL LIFT)
2 - FLOOR JACK
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