In this article, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Venza is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able 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 types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Venza, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Venza?

So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally speaking most Toyota Venza 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 Venza : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 placed under the motor vehicle 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 Venza : It uses precisely the same 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 Venza : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 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 Venza?

We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota Venza? It may seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Toyota Venza cars are furnished 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 Venza 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 motor vehicle, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Toyota Venza:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Venza. 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 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 Venza is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally 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 Venza?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Toyota Venza. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Venza, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Venza, 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, in any other case 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 find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Venza, 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 Venza, take a look at the Toyota Venza category.