In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Audi Q5 is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Audi Q5, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Audi Q5?

So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally most Audi Q5 will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Audi Q5 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Audi Q5 : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Audi Q5 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Audi Q5?

We will now start the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Audi Q5? It may seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Audi Q5 vehicles are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Audi Q5 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Audi Q5:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Audi Q5. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less common location, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Audi Q5 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Audi Q5?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Audi Q5. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Audi Q5, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Audi Q5, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Audi Q5, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To get more tips on the Audi Q5, take a look at the Audi Q5 category.