In this article, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to all 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 Classe A 4 is fundamental. In fact, 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 achieve this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Classe A 4, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Classe A 4?

So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Mercedes Classe A 4 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 Classe A 4 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Classe A 4 : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Classe A 4 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided 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 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 Mercedes Classe A 4?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mercedes Classe A 4? It may seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Mercedes Classe A 4 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 Classe A 4 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Classe A 4:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Classe A 4. 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 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mercedes Classe A 4 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Classe A 4?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Mercedes Classe A 4. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mercedes Classe A 4, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mercedes Classe A 4, 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 usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mercedes Classe A 4, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more tutorials on the Mercedes Classe A 4, go to our Mercedes Classe A 4 category.