In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Fiat 500 X is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace 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 Fiat 500 X, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat 500 X?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Fiat 500 X 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 Fiat 500 X : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only 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 Fiat 500 X : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Fiat 500 X : This type 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 simpler 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Fiat 500 X?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Fiat 500 X? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Fiat 500 X cars are supplied 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 Fiat 500 X 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Fiat 500 X:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat 500 X. 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 Fiat 500 X is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Fiat 500 X?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Fiat 500 X. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Fiat 500 X, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Fiat 500 X, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Fiat 500 X, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Fiat 500 X, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat 500 X category.