In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all of us. 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 Grand C4 Picasso is necessary. Obviously, 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 sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?
So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although in general most Citroen Grand C4 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 Grand C4 Picasso : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found 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 enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Citroen Grand C4 Picasso : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Grand C4 Picasso : 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 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 Grand C4 Picasso?
We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso? It may seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Citroen Grand C4 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 Grand C4 Picasso 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 based on the year and the finish of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Citroen Grand C4 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 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 Grand C4 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 Grand C4 Picasso?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, the process remains the same. This process may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Citroen Grand C4 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 car, in any other case 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 usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Citroen Grand C4 Picasso, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
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