Lifting the vehicle using a vehicle lift with running rails

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WARNING: Vehicle falling down from a vehicle lift .
Mortal hazard!

Observe Owner's Manual for vehicle hoist.
Do not exceed the approved load-carrying capacity and weight distribution of the vehicle lift.
Depending on the load situation of the vehicle: Perform weight compensation, particularly during removal of heavy components, e.g. engine.
Make sure the vehicle lift complies with the relevant statutory or country specific accident prevention provision and is serviced according to the regulations.
Observe the instructions of the repair instructions when positioning the swivel arms.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Component damage when raising the vehicle using a vehicle lift .
Components can become damaged when lifting a vehicle with a vehicle lift .

Observe the instructions of the repair instructions when positioning the swivel arms.
Before driving onto a vehicle lift, make sure there is sufficient ground clearance between the vehicle lift and the vehicle.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Component damage when driving onto a vehicle lift with rails
Components on the vehicle can be damaged when driving onto a vehicle lift with rails .

Ensure safety when driving onto a vehicle lift with a second person.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vehicles can be lifted at the jacking points with floor jacks and vehicle lifts.

Check the jacking points (1) for damage and replace, if necessary.
Parts: Jacking points

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Slowly drive onto the ramp of the vehicle lift with running rails.
The lower edge (1) of the bumper cover must not get damaged.

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Slowly drive onto the running rails of the vehicle lift.
The lower edge (1) of the rocker panel cover must not get damaged.

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Drive the vehicle onto the running rails of the vehicle lift so that it is centered and park it.
Secure vehicle to prevent it rolling.
Raise vehicle.
» The vehicle is sitting on its wheels.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Rubber blocks must be paced under the jacking points when lifting vehicles with vehicle lifts with rails and secondary stroke.

Position the rubber block (2) under the jacking point (1). Make sure not to damage adjacent components.
Lift the vehicle using the secondary lift on the vehicle lift with running rails.
» The wheels are suspended in the air.

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