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Kia Sportage: Vehicle lift (2-Support type) and safety stand positions

Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual / General information / Vehicle lift (2-Support type) and safety stand positions

1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the illustration.

2. Raise the hoist a few inches and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.

3. Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points for secure support.

Jack and safety stand positions

Jack and safety stand positions

Towing

Towing

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized KIA dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

Profer lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.

The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended.

On 2WD vehicles, it is accptable to tow truck and wheel dollies are nou used, the front of the vehicle should always be lifted, not the rear.

On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.

When being towed by a commercial tow truck and wheel dollies are not used, the front of the vehicle should always be lifted, not the rear.

Body colors and major specifications

Kia color codes

Paint manufacture codes

Paint manufacture codes

Body structure

Body composition

Body shell The body consists of the body shell, frame and cross members, etc, welded together. This provides safety, durability, noise protection, rustproofing and vibration proofing of the vehicle. Body service holes Body service holes are p

High tension steel sheet used area

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