In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to everyone. 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 Vito is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mercedes Vito, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mercedes Vito?
So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Mercedes Vito 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 Vito : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Mercedes Vito : It uses precisely the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand 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 Vito : This kind 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 less complicated 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 efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Mercedes Vito?
We will now commence the part that certainly made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mercedes Vito? 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 Vito cars 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 Vito 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 motor vehicle, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Mercedes Vito:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mercedes Vito. 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 Vito is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Vito?
Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Mercedes Vito. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mercedes Vito, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mercedes Vito, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Mercedes Vito, 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 Vito, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Vito category.
