In this article, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to all 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 Kia Stronic is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Kia Stronic, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Kia Stronic?

So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Kia Stronic 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 Stronic : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Kia Stronic : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Stronic : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 Stronic?

We will now commence the part that certainly made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Kia Stronic? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Kia Stronic 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 Stronic 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Kia Stronic:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Kia Stronic. 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 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 Stronic 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 Stronic?

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

  • Before lifting your Kia Stronic, 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.
  • 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 Stronic, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any further questions about the Kia Stronic, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Stronic category.