MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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WARNING
WARNING
If the car is raised using a workshop jack,
this must be placed beneath one of the
four jacking points. Take care to position
the workshop jack so that the car cannot
slip off. Make sure that the jack plate is fit-
ted with a rubber guard so that the car
remains stable and is not damaged. Always
use axle stands or similar.
Volvo recommends only using the jack that
belongs to the car model in question. If a
jack is selected other than the one recom-
mended by Volvo, follow the instructions
supplied with the equipment.
Apply the parking brake and set the
gear selector in Park position (P).
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Chock the wheels standing on the
ground using solid wood blocks or
large stones.
The normal car jack is only designed for
occasional, short-term use, such as when
changing a wheel after a puncture. If the
car is to be jacked up more often, or for a
longer time than is required just to change
a wheel, use of a garage jack is recom-
mended. In this instance, follow the
instructions for use that come with the
equipment.
Check that the jack is not damaged,
that the threads are thoroughly lubri-
cated and that it is free from dirt.
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When not in use, the jack* should be stored in
its stowage space under the cargo area floor.
Check that the jack is resting on a firm,
level surface that is not slippery and is
not slanted.
Read through all instructions before begin-
ning. Take out the tools needed before jacking
up the car.
The jack must be correctly attached in
the jack's bracket.
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1. Set up the warning triangle and activate
the hazard warning lights if, for example, a
tyre is being changed in a trafficked loca-
tion.
Never position anything between the
ground and the jack, nor between the
jack and the car's jacking point.
Passengers must leave the car when it
is raised on the jack.
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2. Apply the parking brake and engage gear
position P, or engage first gear if the car
has a manual gearbox.
If a wheel must be changed in a traf-
ficked environment, passengers must
stand in a safe place.
3. Chock in front of and behind the wheels
that remain on the ground. Use, for exam-
ple, heavy wooden blocks or large stones.
Use a jack designed for the car when
changing tyres. Use supports to secure
the car for all other work.
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Never crawl under the car or reach
under with a part of your body when it
is raised on a jack.
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* Option/accessory.
