In this article, we are going to address a topic 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 Gla is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components 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 Gla, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Gla?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Mercedes Gla 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 Gla : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Gla : 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, 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 Gla : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 complicated 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 Gla?

We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mercedes Gla? It might seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Mercedes Gla cars are set up 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 Gla 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 Gla:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Gla. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mercedes Gla 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 Gla?

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

  • Before lifting your Mercedes Gla, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mercedes Gla, 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 Gla, go to our Mercedes Gla category.