Hyundai Sonata: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
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.
Jack and tools
The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to reach this equipment.
(1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench
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Changing tires
1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with
automatic transaxle.
3. Activate the hazard warn ...
See also:
Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting Guide
Customer Problem Analysis Sheet
Basic Inspection Procedure
Measuring Condition of Electronic Parts' Resistance
The mea ...
Opening the trunk
• To open the trunk, press the trunk unlock button for more than 1 second on
the transmitter (or smart key), press the button on the trunk handle with the smart
key in your possession, or inse ...
Opening the hood
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First)
gear or R(Reverse) for man ...
