In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all 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 Scudo 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 elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Scudo, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Scudo?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Fiat Scudo 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 Scudo : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car 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 Scudo : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Fiat Scudo : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 Scudo?

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

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Scudo. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Fiat Scudo is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Scudo?

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

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

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