In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a hyundai i20 is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an hyundai i20, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for hyundai i20?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless in general most hyundai i20 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 hyundai i20 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated 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 hyundai i20 : It uses exactly similar basic 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 hyundai i20 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 easier 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 hyundai i20?

We will now commence the part that definitely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a hyundai i20? It might seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most hyundai i20 vehicles are equipped 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 hyundai i20 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 change based on the year and the finish of your hyundai i20:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your hyundai i20. 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 location, 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 hyundai i20 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a hyundai i20?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your hyundai i20. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your hyundai i20, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your hyundai i20, 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 hyundai i20, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To get more tips on the hyundai i20, take a look at the hyundai i20 category.