In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to all 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 Citroen C-crosser is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen C-crosser, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Citroen C-crosser?
So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Citroen C-crosser 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 Citroen C-crosser : 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 positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Citroen C-crosser : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen above, 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 Citroen C-crosser : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less complicated 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 Citroen C-crosser?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Citroen C-crosser? It might seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Citroen C-crosser cars 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 Citroen C-crosser or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your Citroen C-crosser:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen C-crosser. 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 position, 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Citroen C-crosser is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Citroen C-crosser?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Citroen C-crosser. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Citroen C-crosser, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Citroen C-crosser, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Citroen C-crosser, 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 Citroen C-crosser, take a look at the Citroen C-crosser category.
