Kia Sorento 2023 Manual page 502

What to do in an emergency
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Find the spare tyre fixing bolt cover
and remove the cover.
If necessary, separate the tool case
only after removing the clamp.
OMQ4063033L
3. Connect the socket and wheel lug nut
wrench.
4. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to
loosen the bolt enough to lower the
spare tyre.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
until the spare tyre reaches the
ground.
OMQ4063034L
5. After the spare tyre reaches the
ground, continue to turn the wrench
counterclockwise, and draw the spare
tyre outside. Never rotate the wrench
excessively, otherwise the spare tyre
carrier may be damaged.
6. Remove the retainer (1) from the cen-
tre of the spare tyre.
OMQ4063035L
To store the spare tyre:
7 14
If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre)
1. Lay the tyre on the ground with the
valve stem facing up.
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and
install the retainer (1) through the
wheel centre.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it
clicks.
WARNING
Ensure the spare tyre retainer is properly
aligned with the centre of the spare tyre
to prevent the spare tyre from "rattling".
Otherwise, it may cause the spare tyre to
fall off the carrier and lead to an acci-
dent.
Changing tyres
OMQ4063036R
1. Park on a level surface and apply the
parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and turn the engine
OFF.
3. Activate the hazard warning flasher.