In this post, we are going to address a theme 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 Sorento is essential. Indeed, 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 achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Kia Sorento, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Kia Sorento?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Kia Sorento 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 Sorento : 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 positioned under the car 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 Sorento : 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, on the other hand 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 Sorento : This kind 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 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 Kia Sorento?

We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Kia Sorento? It may seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Kia Sorento cars are supplied 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 Sorento 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 car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Kia Sorento:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Sorento. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Kia Sorento is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Sorento?

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

  • Before lifting your Kia Sorento, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Kia Sorento, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Kia Sorento, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Sorento category.