In this article, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to most 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 Classe V 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 elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Classe V, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Classe V?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Mercedes Classe V 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 V : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Classe V : It uses exactly the same basic 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 Classe V : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 Mercedes Classe V?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mercedes Classe V? It might seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Mercedes Classe V vehicles are equipped 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 V or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Classe V:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Classe V. 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 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mercedes Classe V is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 V?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Mercedes Classe V. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mercedes Classe V, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Mercedes Classe V, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Classe V category.