In this article, we are going to talk about a topic 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 Jeep Renegade is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Jeep Renegade, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Jeep Renegade?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Jeep Renegade 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 Renegade : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Renegade : 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, however 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 Renegade : This form 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 less complicated 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 Jeep Renegade?

We will now start the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Jeep Renegade? It might seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Jeep Renegade vehicles 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 Jeep Renegade or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Jeep Renegade:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Jeep Renegade. 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 position, 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 Jeep Renegade is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Jeep Renegade?

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

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

Whenever you have any further questions about the Jeep Renegade, do not hesitate to consult our Jeep Renegade category.