Jaguar X-Type JJM 21 02 20/15 - Manual (Page 128)

6-6 Roadside emergency
Wheel changing
Caution:
1. Ensure that all passengers are in a
safe place, clear of the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply the handbrake.
3. For automatic vehicles, select gear
position ‘P’ (Park).
4. For vehicles with manual
transmission, select a low gear.
5. Ensure that the jack is placed on
firm and level ground.
!
WARNING:
Before attempting to lift the vehicle
with the jack, block a wheel
diagonally opposite to the wheel
being replaced to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when jacked up.
Before raising the vehicle, extend the
telescopic wheel nut wrench and slacken,
but do not remove the wheel nuts.
!
WARNING:
Never work under the vehicle using
only the jack as a support, always use
axle stands or suitable supports
under the jacking points.
Observe the instructions printed on the
jack.
Use the jack only for lifting the vehicle
during wheel changing, and only use the
jack which is stored in the vehicle.
Do not start or run the engine while the
vehicle is only supported by a jack.
Note: When one rear wheel is lifted off
the ground the selection of a low gear on
manual vehicles or automatic
transmission ‘P’ (Park) position will not
prevent the vehicle from moving and
possibly slipping off the jack.
Caution: Ensure that when anyone
requires to raise the vehicle that the
jack is correctly positioned to avoid
any damage to the vehicle sills or sill
panels. Use only the correct jacking
points, never use bumpers or any
other part of the body to lift the
vehicle.