In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Citroen C-zero is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen C-zero, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Citroen C-zero?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally speaking most Citroen C-zero will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Citroen C-zero : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Citroen C-zero : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen earlier, 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 Citroen C-zero : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 simpler to use 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 Citroen C-zero?

We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Citroen C-zero? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Citroen C-zero vehicles are set up 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 Citroen C-zero 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 change based on the year and the finish of your Citroen C-zero:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen C-zero. 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 location, 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 Citroen C-zero is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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-zero?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Citroen C-zero. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Citroen C-zero, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Citroen C-zero, 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 vehicle, 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 in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Citroen C-zero, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more tutorials on the Citroen C-zero, go to our Citroen C-zero category.