In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to most 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 C-hr is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota C-hr, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota C-hr?

So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most Toyota C-hr 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 Toyota C-hr : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Toyota C-hr : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless 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 C-hr : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 Toyota C-hr?

We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota C-hr? It may seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota C-hr vehicles are equipped 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 C-hr or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Toyota C-hr:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota C-hr. 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 common position, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Toyota C-hr is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 C-hr?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota C-hr. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota C-hr, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota C-hr, 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, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota C-hr, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more guides on the Toyota C-hr, go to our Toyota C-hr category.