In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Arteon is necessary. In truth, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Arteon, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Arteon?
So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In truth, although in general most Volkswagen Arteon 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 Volkswagen Arteon : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified 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 allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Arteon : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Volkswagen Arteon : 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 utilise 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 Volkswagen Arteon?
We will now start the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Arteon? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Volkswagen Arteon 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 Volkswagen Arteon or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Arteon:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Arteon. 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 Volkswagen Arteon is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Volkswagen Arteon?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Arteon. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Volkswagen Arteon, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Volkswagen Arteon, 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 car, in any other case 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 in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Arteon, 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 Volkswagen Arteon, go to our Volkswagen Arteon category.
