Hyundai Santa Fe Owners Manual
Removing and storing the spare tireWhat to do in an emergency / If you have a flat tire / Removing and storing the spare tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, directly below the cargo area.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Find the plastic hex bolt cover and remove the cover with coin or flathead screwdriver.
3. Connect the socket and wheel lug nut wrench.
4. Loosen the bolt enough to lower the spare tire.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground.
5. After the spare tire reaches the ground, continue to turn the wrench counterclockwise,
and draw the spare tire outside. Never rotate the wrench excessively, otherwise
the spare tire carrier may be damaged.
6. Remove the retainer (1) from the center of the spare tire
To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer (1) through the wheel
center.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.
WARNING - Storing the spare tire
Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire to prevent the spare tire from “rattling”.
Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.
