In this post, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most of us. 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 Idea is fundamental. 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 get this done, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Idea, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Idea?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally speaking most Fiat Idea 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 Fiat Idea : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Fiat Idea : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen above, 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 Fiat Idea : This type 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 simpler 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Fiat Idea?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Fiat Idea? It might seem simple, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Fiat Idea cars are set up 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 Idea or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Fiat Idea:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Idea. 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 traditional position, 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 Idea 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 Fiat Idea?

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

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

If you have any further questions about the Fiat Idea, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Idea category.