In this post, we are going to treat a topic 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 Mazda CX 5 is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mazda CX 5, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mazda CX 5?

So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Mazda CX 5 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 Mazda CX 5 : 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 just one articulated arm that is positioned under the car 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 Mazda CX 5 : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Mazda CX 5 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 easier 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Mazda CX 5?

We will now start the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mazda CX 5? It might seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Mazda CX 5 vehicles are equipped 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 Mazda CX 5 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Mazda CX 5:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mazda CX 5. 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 Mazda CX 5 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Mazda CX 5?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Mazda CX 5. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mazda CX 5, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mazda CX 5, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mazda CX 5, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Mazda CX 5, do not hesitate to consult our Mazda CX 5 category.