In this post, we are going to talk about a topic 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 smart fortwo is important. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace 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 smart fortwo, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for smart fortwo?

So we begin our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally speaking most smart fortwo will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for smart fortwo : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for smart fortwo : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for smart fortwo : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 smart fortwo?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a smart fortwo? It may seem simple, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most smart fortwo vehicles 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 smart fortwo 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 based on the year and the finish of your smart fortwo:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your smart fortwo. 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 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 smart fortwo 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a smart fortwo?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your smart fortwo. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your smart fortwo, 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 smart fortwo, 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 in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your smart fortwo, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the smart fortwo, do not hesitate to consult our smart fortwo category.