In this post, we are going to address a subject 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 Vitara is fundamental. Indeed, 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Suzuki Vitara, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Suzuki Vitara?

So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara : 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 just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Suzuki Vitara : It uses precisely similar 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, 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 Vitara : 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 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 Suzuki Vitara?

We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Suzuki Vitara? 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 Suzuki Vitara vehicles are supplied 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 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Suzuki Vitara:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Suzuki 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 Vitara 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 Vitara?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Suzuki Vitara. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Suzuki Vitara, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Suzuki 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 car, otherwise 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 usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Suzuki Vitara, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more tutorials on the Suzuki Vitara, go to our Suzuki Vitara category.