In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Prius 2 is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore 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 Toyota Prius 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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

So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Toyota Prius 2 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 Prius 2 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found 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 Toyota Prius 2 : It uses exactly 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 Toyota Prius 2 : This form 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 less complicated 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Toyota Prius 2?

We will now start the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota Prius 2? It may seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Toyota Prius 2 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 Toyota Prius 2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. 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 Toyota Prius 2:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Prius 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 location, 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 Prius 2 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Toyota Prius 2?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Toyota Prius 2. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Prius 2, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Prius 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 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 Prius 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To discover more tips on the Toyota Prius 2, take a look at the Toyota Prius 2 category.