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Lifting the vehicle using a vehicle lift with running rails

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 specific weight compensation on the vehicle.
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.