In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Auris 2 is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Auris 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Auris 2?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Toyota Auris 2 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 Toyota Auris 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated 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 Toyota Auris 2 : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Toyota Auris 2 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided 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 use 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 Toyota Auris 2?

We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Toyota Auris 2? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota Auris 2 vehicles 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 Toyota Auris 2 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Toyota Auris 2:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Auris 2. 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 Toyota Auris 2 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Toyota Auris 2?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Toyota Auris 2. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota Auris 2, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Auris 2, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Auris 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any additional questions about the Toyota Auris 2, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Auris 2 category.