In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Jaguar XE is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Jaguar XE, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Jaguar XE?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Jaguar XE 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 Jaguar XE : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Jaguar XE : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Jaguar XE : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 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 Jaguar XE?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Jaguar XE? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Jaguar XE 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 Jaguar XE 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 Jaguar XE:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Jaguar XE. 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 Jaguar XE is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Jaguar XE?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Jaguar XE. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Jaguar XE, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Jaguar XE, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Jaguar XE, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any additional questions about the Jaguar XE, do not hesitate to consult our Jaguar XE category.