Raise the car

Updated 03/05/2021

It is important to use the marked lifting points on the car's chassis when using a jack to raise the car.

P5-1717-XC60-Lifting the car — The triangles in the plastic cover indicate the locations of the lifting points (marked in red).

Note

Volvo recommends only using the jack that belongs to the car model in question. If a jack is selected other than the one recommended by Volvo, follow the instructions supplied with the equipment.

Important

If a jack* is included with the car, it is only designed for occasional, short-term use, such as when changing a wheel after a puncture. Only the jack belonging to the specific model is to be used to jack up the car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or for a longer time than is required just to change a wheel, use of a garage jack is recommended. In this instance, follow the instructions for use that come with the equipment.

When the jack is not in use it should be stored in its storage space under the cargo area floor. Crank the jack down for it to fit.

Warning

Apply the parking brake and set the gear selector in Park position (P).
Chock the wheels standing on the ground using solid wood blocks or large stones.
Check that the jack is not damaged, that the threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it is free from dirt.
Check that the jack is resting on a firm, level surface that is not slippery and is not slanted.
The jack must be correctly attached in the jack's bracket.
Never position anything between the ground and the jack, or between the jack and the car's jacking point.
Passengers must leave the car when it is raised on the jack.
If a wheel must be changed in a trafficked environment, passengers must stand in a safe place.
Use a jack designed for the car when changing tyres. Use supports to secure the car for all other work.
Never crawl underneath the car and do not extend any part of your body under the car when it is raised by a jack.

Warning

If the car is raised using a workshop jack, this must be placed beneath one of the four jacking points. Take care to position the workshop jack so that the car cannot slip off. Make sure that the jack plate is fitted with a rubber guard so that the car remains stable and is not damaged. Always use axle stands or similar.

When not in use, the jack should be stored in its stowage space.

Read through all instructions before beginning. Take out the tools needed before jacking up the car.

Set up the warning triangle and activate the hazard warning lights if, for example, a tyre is being changed in a trafficked location.

Apply the parking brake and engage gear position P.

Note

Applies to cars with level control*: If the car is equipped with air suspension, this must be disabled before the car is raised.

Chock in front of and behind the wheels that remain on the ground. Use, for example, heavy wooden blocks or large stones.

Position the jack or the lift arms at the designated spots of the car's undercarriage. The triangle markings in the plastic cover indicate the locations of the jacking/lifting points. There are two jacking points on each side of the car. There is a recess for the jack at each point.

Position the jack on level, firm and non-slippery ground under the jacking point that will be used.

Crank the jack up until it is correctly positioned and comes into contact with the car's jacking point. Check that the head of the jack (or lifting arms at a workshop) is correctly positioned in the jacking point so that the bump in the centre of the head fits into the jacking point hole, and check that the base of the jack is positioned vertically below the jacking point.

Turn the jack so that the crank is as far away from the side of the car as possible, at which point the jack's arms are perpendicular to the direction of the car.

Raise the car to the height required to perform the task.