In this post, we are going to treat 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 C3 Picasso is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen C3 Picasso, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Citroen C3 Picasso?
So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Citroen C3 Picasso 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 Citroen C3 Picasso : 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 only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Citroen C3 Picasso : It uses precisely similar principle 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 C3 Picasso : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 C3 Picasso?
We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Citroen C3 Picasso? It might seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Citroen C3 Picasso vehicles are furnished 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 C3 Picasso 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 Citroen C3 Picasso:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen C3 Picasso. 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 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 C3 Picasso is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Citroen C3 Picasso?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Citroen C3 Picasso. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Citroen C3 Picasso, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Citroen C3 Picasso, 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, 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Citroen C3 Picasso, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
In the event that you have any additional questions about the Citroen C3 Picasso, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C3 Picasso category.
