In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to most 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 Kia Niro is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Kia Niro, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Kia Niro?

So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Kia Niro will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Kia Niro : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Kia Niro : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Niro : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided 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 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 Niro?

We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Kia Niro? It may seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Kia Niro vehicles are supplied 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 Kia Niro 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your Kia Niro:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Niro. 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 Kia Niro is under your motor vehicle. 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 Niro?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Kia Niro. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Kia Niro, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Kia Niro, 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, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Kia Niro, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To get more tips on the Kia Niro, take a look at the Kia Niro category.