In this article, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to everyone. Whether 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 GLA Class is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Benz GLA Class, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Benz GLA Class?

So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Mercedes Benz GLA Class will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Mercedes Benz GLA Class : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Benz GLA Class : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Mercedes Benz GLA Class : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only 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 use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Mercedes Benz GLA Class?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mercedes Benz GLA Class? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Mercedes Benz GLA Class 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 Mercedes Benz GLA Class or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might change depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Benz GLA Class:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Benz GLA 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 traditional 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 Mercedes Benz GLA Class is under your car. 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 Mercedes Benz GLA Class?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Mercedes Benz GLA Class. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mercedes Benz GLA Class, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mercedes Benz GLA 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 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 generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mercedes Benz GLA 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 GLA Class, go to our Mercedes Benz GLA Class category.