In this post, we are going to treat a theme 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 Suzuki Across is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Suzuki Across, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Suzuki Across?

So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Suzuki Across 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 Suzuki Across : 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 positioned under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Suzuki Across : It uses precisely the same 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 Suzuki Across : This type 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 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 Suzuki Across?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Suzuki Across? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Suzuki Across vehicles are supplied 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 Suzuki Across 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 car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Suzuki Across:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Suzuki Across. 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 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 Suzuki Across is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Suzuki Across?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Suzuki Across. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Suzuki Across, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Suzuki Across, 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, otherwise 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 usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Suzuki Across, 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 Suzuki Across, do not hesitate to consult our Suzuki Across category.