In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Citroen Cactus is fundamental. Indeed, 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 show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen Cactus, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Citroen Cactus?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Citroen Cactus 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 Cactus : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed 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 Citroen Cactus : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Cactus : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Citroen Cactus?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Citroen Cactus? It might seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Citroen Cactus cars are supplied 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 Cactus or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. 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 Cactus:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen Cactus. 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 Citroen Cactus is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally 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 Cactus?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Citroen Cactus. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Citroen Cactus, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Citroen Cactus, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Citroen Cactus, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any additional questions about the Citroen Cactus, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Cactus category.