In this post, we are going to talk about 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Benz GLS Class, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Benz GLS Class?
So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally most Mercedes Benz GLS Class 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class : 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 only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Benz GLS Class : It uses exactly 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, however 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 GLS Class : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided 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 employ 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 GLS Class?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Mercedes Benz GLS Class? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Mercedes Benz GLS Class 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class 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 motor vehicle, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Benz GLS Class:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Benz GLS 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 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 GLS Class 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Mercedes Benz GLS Class. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mercedes Benz GLS Class, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mercedes Benz GLS 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, otherwise 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more guides on the Mercedes Benz GLS Class, go to our Mercedes Benz GLS Class category.
