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Jacking & Towing Precautions

WARNING: Failure to turn off power before raising vehicle may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of air springs. DO NOT  reconnect battery cable or turn air suspension switch to ON position until vehicle is lowered and slight vehicle weight exists on all wheels.
  1. Electrical power to air suspension system must be turned off before hoisting, jacking or towing vehicle. Air suspension system can be turned off by disconnecting battery cable or turning air suspension switch to OFF position. Air suspension switch is located in left side of trunk. See Figure or Figure .
  2. Use a body hoist when raising vehicle. If body hoist is not available, use floor jack and raise front of vehicle at No. 2 crossmember. Support vehicle body using jackstands at each front corner.
  3. Raise rear of vehicle at jacking points located about 10" in front of wheel opening. Support vehicle on each side using jackstands.
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