Kia Rio: If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) / Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise to remove the spare tire.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion,
store them properly.

If it is hard to loosen the tire holddown wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it
easily using the jack handle.
1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of the tire hold-down wing bolt.
2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise with the jack handle.
■ 4 door
■ 5 door
The spare tire, jack, jack handle and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the
luggage compartment.
Remove the luggage under tray out of the way to reach the equipment.
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1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) for Manual Transmission or P (Park)
for Intelligent Variable Transmission.
3. Activate th ...
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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The emission control system of your vehicle is covered by a written limited warranty.
Please see the warranty information contained in the Warranty & Consumer Information
manual in your vehicle.
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