In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Suzuki Grand Vitara is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Suzuki Grand Vitara?
So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located 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 allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Suzuki Grand Vitara : It uses precisely the same principle 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 Grand Vitara : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 easier 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Suzuki Grand Vitara?
We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Suzuki Grand Vitara? It might seem very easy, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Suzuki Grand Vitara cars are set up 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Suzuki Grand Vitara:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 Grand Vitara is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Suzuki Grand Vitara. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Suzuki Grand Vitara, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Suzuki Grand Vitara, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you have any further questions about the Suzuki Grand Vitara, do not hesitate to consult our Suzuki Grand Vitara category.
