Question

ground. if you are working on a vehicle with an automatic transmission, put the gear selector in the park position. 5. jack up the vehicle using a jack put the jack under the correct lifting point of the vehicle, this information can be found in the vehicle owners or manufacturer service manual. avoid the weak parts of the vehicle body, such as the floor pan, radiator support and suspension members; as the jack or jack stands can penetrate or damage these parts! 6. use jack stands to support the load place the jack stand under the correct lifting/supporting points of the vehicle (consult the vehicles owners or shop manual), slowly lower the jack until the jack stand fully supports the weight. repeat step 5 and 6 for the other jack stands 7. check the stability of the vehicle check the stability of the vehicle by gently rocking vehicle, the vehicle should have no significant movement; otherwise the vehicle is not securely supported by the jack stands. 8. remove the jack stands when youre finished with your work, jack up the vehicle using a jack, remove the jack stands and gently lower the jack until the vehicle rests on the ground. what should you do if youre unsure of where to place the jack stands? ask anyone other than your instructor. use google search or wikipedia to determine best placement. consult vehicle owners manual or vehicle manufacturer service manual. use your best judgment.

Explanation:

The text clearly states that when placing jack - stands, one should consult the vehicle's owner or shop manual (which is the same as the vehicle owner's manual or vehicle manufacturer service manual). This is the most reliable source of information for correct lifting/supporting points.

Answer:

Consult vehicle owner's manual or vehicle manufacturer service manual.