In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Lexus CT is necessary. In actual 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 Lexus CT, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Lexus CT?

So we start our content with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally most Lexus CT 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 Lexus CT : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car 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 Lexus CT : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Lexus CT : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 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 Lexus CT?

We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Lexus CT? It might seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Lexus CT vehicles 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 Lexus CT or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your Lexus CT:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Lexus CT. 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 location, 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 Lexus CT 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 Lexus CT?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Lexus CT. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Lexus CT, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Lexus CT, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Lexus CT, 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 Lexus CT, do not hesitate to consult our Lexus CT category.