In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Jeep Compass is necessary. 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 do this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Jeep Compass, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Jeep Compass?

So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally speaking most Jeep Compass 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 Jeep Compass : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Jeep Compass : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, 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 Jeep Compass : This sort 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 simpler 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Jeep Compass?

We will now commence the part that certainly made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Jeep Compass? It might seem very easy, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Jeep Compass cars 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 Jeep Compass or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Jeep Compass:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Jeep Compass. 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 Jeep Compass is under your car. 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 Jeep Compass?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Jeep Compass. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Jeep Compass, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

If you have any additional questions about the Jeep Compass, do not hesitate to consult our Jeep Compass category.