In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Hyundai Ioniq is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able 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 describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Hyundai Ioniq, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Hyundai Ioniq?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Hyundai Ioniq 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 Ioniq : The first type of jack, the most classic 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 positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Ioniq : It uses precisely similar process as the jack seen above, 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 Ioniq : This kind 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 employ 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 Hyundai Ioniq?

We will now start the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Hyundai Ioniq? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Hyundai Ioniq vehicles are furnished 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 Hyundai Ioniq 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 motor vehicle, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Hyundai Ioniq:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Hyundai Ioniq. 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 Hyundai Ioniq is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Ioniq?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Hyundai Ioniq. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Hyundai Ioniq, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Hyundai Ioniq, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Hyundai Ioniq, 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 Hyundai Ioniq, do not hesitate to consult our Hyundai Ioniq category.