In this post, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all of us. 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 Yaris is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements 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 Yaris, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Yaris?

So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally speaking most Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris : 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 only one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Yaris : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Yaris : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied 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 Yaris?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Toyota Yaris? It might seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris 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 based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Yaris:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Yaris. 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 Yaris is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Yaris?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota Yaris. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota Yaris, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Yaris, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Yaris, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more tutorials on the Toyota Yaris, go to our Toyota Yaris category.