In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Hyundai Ix35 is fundamental. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Hyundai Ix35, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Hyundai Ix35?

So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally most Hyundai Ix35 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 Ix35 : 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 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 Ix35 : It uses precisely similar process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless 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 Ix35 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just 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 utilise 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 Ix35?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Hyundai Ix35? It might seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Hyundai Ix35 cars are equipped 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 Ix35 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Hyundai Ix35:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Hyundai Ix35. 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 Ix35 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Ix35?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Hyundai Ix35. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Hyundai Ix35, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Hyundai Ix35, 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, 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 usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Hyundai Ix35, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more guides on the Hyundai Ix35, go to our Hyundai Ix35 category.