I have a 2005 Crossfire and would like to ask what many will think is a simple question...there are 4 "pads" under the car. I just want to ask if these are the safest places to use a floor jack to raise the car? I know that many have used a block of wood on the floor jack and then lifted the car under a control arm, but are the pads a safer bet? Sorry if it sounds like a stupid question, but i just wanted to ask. Thanks to everyone.

 

Correct...I'm sure they're put there for a reason so I'd use them. I'm actually missing one, found that out the last oil change I got.

 

The top of the jack has a depression that is an exact fit to the pads. This keeps the jack from shifting under the weight of the car. It actually works very nicely and the jack itself is a breeze to raise and lower. Better than any previous car's jack I've used before.

 

Always use the pad locations to jack up the car. Once you bend the control arm you'll hate yourself.

 

Thanks very much for the quick replies!!! I will definitely use the pads locations.

 

+1! Just follow the owner's manual.