In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Captur is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Captur, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Renault Captur?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Renault Captur 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 Renault Captur : The first type of jack, the most classic 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 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 Renault Captur : It uses exactly the same 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 Renault Captur : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied 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 utilise 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 Renault Captur?

We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Captur? It may seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Renault Captur cars are furnished 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 Renault Captur 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 car, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Captur:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Captur. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Captur is under your car. 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 Renault Captur?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Renault Captur. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Captur, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Renault Captur, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Renault Captur, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more tutorials on the Renault Captur, go to our Renault Captur category.