If You Have A Flat Tire; Storing The Jack And Tools; Removing The Spare Tire - Kia Sorento 2006 Owner's Manual

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

Storing the Jack and Tools

Jack is stored in the compartment of
the cargo area.
Jack handle and wheel lug nut
wrench are located in the cargo area
floor.
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Removing the Spare Tire

Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
1. Assemble the wheel lug nut
wrench to the jack handle.
2. Open the rear hatch.
WARNING
Hold the handle firmly and turn
it slowly to lower the spare tire.
The separation of the wrench
from the handle could cause
loss the control and personal
injury.
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
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3. Insert the jack handle into the hole
just above the rear bumper. The
resistance to turning will be felt
when properly engaged.
4. Turn the jack handle counter-clock-
wise until the spare tire reaches
the ground. Turn the jack handle
10~13 revolutions counter-clock-
wise more after the spare tire
reaches the ground, and draw the
spare tire towards rear of vehicle.
Never rotate the jack handle more
than 17 revolutions, otherwise the
spare tire carrier may be damaged.
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