Jacking Points
Jacking points are reinforced places on the car body where it can be safely lifted.
What is Jacking Points?
They are usually under the sills. The handbook shows their locations. Some have markings. Some cars have separate points for the car jack and for workshop lifts. Cars with air suspension often need a jacking mode. Placing a jack under the floor pan, suspension arms or sills away from the points can dent or crack the body. Rubber pads on the jack help protect the paint and underbody coating.
How it works
They spread the lifting load.
Why it matters for your car
Wrong points damage the car. Always use axle stands.
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