In this article, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to all 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 Zoe is essential. Obviously, 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Zoe, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Zoe?
So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless in general most Renault Zoe 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 Zoe : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated 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 Renault Zoe : It uses exactly 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, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Renault Zoe : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 easier 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 Renault Zoe?
We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Zoe? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Renault Zoe cars are furnished 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 Zoe or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Zoe:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Zoe. 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Zoe is under your motor vehicle. 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 Zoe?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Renault Zoe. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Zoe, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Zoe, 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.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Zoe, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To get more tips on the Renault Zoe, take a look at the Renault Zoe category.
