In this article, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Fiat Doblo Cargo is essential. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Doblo Cargo, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Doblo Cargo?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless in general most Fiat Doblo Cargo 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 Doblo Cargo : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Fiat Doblo Cargo : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Fiat Doblo Cargo : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just 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 use 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo?

We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Fiat Doblo Cargo? It may seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Fiat Doblo Cargo vehicles 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your Fiat Doblo Cargo:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Doblo Cargo. 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 position, 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Fiat Doblo Cargo is under your car. 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Fiat Doblo Cargo. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Fiat Doblo Cargo, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Fiat Doblo Cargo, 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 generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Fiat Doblo Cargo, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more tutorials on the Fiat Doblo Cargo, go to our Fiat Doblo Cargo category.