firm «Mercedes» for A-class vehicles, there are special points for applying the forces of lifting tools. Lifting the car from other places or installing it when lifting to other reference points is prohibited, because. this can lead to deformation of the body.
In the absence of a lifting platform, for safety reasons, the raised vehicle must rest on stable jack stands. Under no circumstances should the hydraulic lift be relied upon to support the weight of the vehicle for an extended period of time. Alternatively, you can suggest using a ramp or a garage pit.
Attention! When working under a vehicle, it must be positioned and securely fastened to jack stands. If the vehicle is raised using the jack supplied with the on-board tool, then in this case it is only possible to change the wheels. All other work under a car jacked up in this way is prohibited. Life threatening!
Only jack up the vehicle when unloaded. The goats must stand on a level and firm surface. Jack up the vehicle only on a level and stable surface. If the ground is soft, then place wide boards under the jack or goats so that the weight of the raised vehicle is distributed over a larger surface.
If the wheels remain on the ground when the vehicle is raised, chock them to prevent the wheels from rolling forward or backward. Don't rely on the handbrake. It needs to be loosened for some jobs.
Locations for jacking
A-class vehicles should be raised by installing the jack or lift rod only at certain points. Otherwise, it may lead to deformation of the body (see illustration 4.0).
Jacking or lifting platform installation points are indicated by triangles on the thresholds.
Raising the front of the car with a garage lift
The front end of the car can be raised by the front axle cross member, which has a buffer 2 made of hard rubber on (see illustration 4.0a).
Install the jack stands under the raised vehicle so that one of their lateral legs extends to the outside.