In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Iq is important. In truth, 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 do this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Iq, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Iq?
So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless in general most Toyota Iq 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 Iq : 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 placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Toyota Iq : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Toyota Iq : 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 simpler 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 Toyota Iq?
We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota Iq? It may seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota Iq vehicles are equipped 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 Toyota Iq or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Iq:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Iq. 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 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Toyota Iq 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 Toyota Iq?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Toyota Iq. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota Iq, 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 Iq, 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.
- 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 Toyota Iq, 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 Iq, go to our Toyota Iq category.
