In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Kia Cee D is fundamental. Indeed, 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 show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Kia Cee D, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Kia Cee D?
So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Kia Cee D 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 Kia Cee D : 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 placed 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 Kia Cee D : It uses exactly the same principle 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 Kia Cee D : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 less complicated 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Kia Cee D?
We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Kia Cee D? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Kia Cee D cars are furnished 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 Kia Cee D or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Kia Cee D:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Cee D. 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 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 Kia Cee D 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Kia Cee D?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Kia Cee D. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Kia Cee D, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Kia Cee D, 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.
- Start 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 Kia Cee D, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you wish more guides on the Kia Cee D, go to our Kia Cee D category.
