In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Cadillac CTS is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements 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 Cadillac CTS, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Cadillac CTS?

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

  • The single-arm screw jack for Cadillac CTS : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Cadillac CTS : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Cadillac CTS : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Cadillac CTS?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Cadillac CTS? It might seem basic, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Cadillac CTS vehicles are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Cadillac CTS 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Cadillac CTS:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Cadillac CTS. 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 traditional position, your jack may 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 Cadillac CTS is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Cadillac CTS?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Cadillac CTS. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Cadillac CTS, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Cadillac CTS, 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, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Cadillac CTS, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To find more tips on the Cadillac CTS, take a look at the Cadillac CTS category.