In this post, we are going to treat a subject 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 Nissan Note is necessary. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change 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 Nissan Note, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Note?

So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally speaking most Nissan Note 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 Nissan Note : 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 only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 Nissan Note : It uses precisely similar process as the jack seen above, 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 Nissan Note : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 simpler 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 Nissan Note?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Note? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Nissan Note vehicles are equipped 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 Nissan Note or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Nissan Note:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Note. 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Nissan Note 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Nissan Note?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Nissan Note. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Nissan Note, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Nissan Note, 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, in any other case 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 in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Note, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To discover more tips on the Nissan Note, take a look at the Nissan Note category.