In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Twizy is necessary. In actual fact, 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 get this done, we will first show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Twizy, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Twizy?
So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally speaking most Renault Twizy 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 Renault Twizy : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the car 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 Renault Twizy : It uses exactly similar 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 Renault Twizy : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just 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 use 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 Renault Twizy?
We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Twizy? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Renault Twizy 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 Renault Twizy 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Twizy:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Twizy. 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 position, 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 Twizy is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Renault Twizy?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Renault Twizy. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Twizy, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Twizy, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Twizy, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you want more guides on the Renault Twizy, go to our Renault Twizy category.
