2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 281

2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle's frame nearest the flat tire. Put the cor--ct 1 Ire tire near you. it Getting under a vehicle when i - acked up is off dangerous. If the vehicle slips the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when is supported only a jack. it by 3. Near each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in. The front notch is 9 inches (23 cm) back from the front wheel well. The rear notch is 8 inches (20 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. As is shown in the diagram above, if your vehicle has flared side moldings, both front and rear notches are 18 inches (46 cm) from the wheel wells. Raising ,mr vehic,, with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 5-64