In this article, we are going to address 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 Kia Rio is important. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability 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 explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Kia Rio, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Kia Rio?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally speaking most Kia Rio 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 Rio : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Kia Rio : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Kia Rio : 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 utilise 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 Kia Rio?

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

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Rio. 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 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 Kia Rio is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Kia Rio?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Kia Rio. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Kia Rio, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Kia Rio, 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 generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Kia Rio, 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 Kia Rio, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Rio category.