In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mercedes Benz CLS Class is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Benz CLS Class?
So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally most Mercedes Benz CLS Class 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class : It uses precisely similar principle 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class : 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 difficult 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mercedes Benz CLS Class? It might seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Mercedes Benz CLS Class cars are furnished 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class 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 change based on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Benz CLS Class:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Benz CLS Class. 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 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Mercedes Benz CLS Class?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Mercedes Benz CLS Class. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mercedes Benz CLS Class, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mercedes Benz CLS Class, 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you want more tutorials on the Mercedes Benz CLS Class, go to our Mercedes Benz CLS Class category.
