Removing And Storing The Spare Tyre - Kia Sorento Owner's Manual

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• The vehicle can roll off the
jack causing serious injury or
death.
• Do not get under a vehicle
that is supported by a jack.
• Do not start or run the engine
whilst the vehicle is on the
jack.
• Do not allow anyone remain in
the vehicle whilst it is on the
jack.
• Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
Removing and storing the
spare tyre
Your spare tyre is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
To remove the spare tyre:
1.Open the tailgate.
2.Find the hex bolt cover and bend
the cover back.
What to do in an emergency
3.Connect the socket and wheel lug
nut wrench.
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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.
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