Mazda 3 Service Manual: Jacking Positions, Vehicle Lift (2 Supports) And Safety Stand (Rigid Rack) Positions

Jacking Positions

WARNING:

• Improperly jacking a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and cause serious injury. Use only the correct front and rear jacking points and block the wheels.

• Use safety stands to support the vehicle after it has been lifted.

Front

NOTE:

• To prevent obstruction between the jack body and front bumper when the jack body is inserted, use a low-floor type jack.

• Near the center of the front crossmember.

Rear

• At the center of the rear crossmember.

Vehicle Lift Positions, Safety Stand Positions

Front and rear

WARNING:

• Lifting a vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the lift and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage. Make sure that the vehicle is on the lift horizontally by adjusting the height of support at the end of the arm of the lift.

• Both sides of the vehicle, on side sills.