In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to all of us. 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 Ds3 is necessary. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen Ds3, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Citroen Ds3?
So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Citroen Ds3 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 Ds3 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 Ds3 : It uses exactly 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 Ds3 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only 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 difficult to utilise 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 Ds3?
We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Citroen Ds3? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Citroen Ds3 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 Ds3 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Citroen Ds3:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen Ds3. 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 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 Ds3 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Citroen Ds3?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Citroen Ds3. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Citroen Ds3, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Citroen Ds3, 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.
- Begin 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 Ds3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you wish more tutorials on the Citroen Ds3, go to our Citroen Ds3 category.
