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.
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.
WARNING
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.
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Some Special Features of the Hybrid Vehicle
Hybrid vehicles sound different than gasoline engine vehicles. When the hybrid
system operates, you may hear a sound from the hybrid battery system behind the
rear seat. If you apply the accelerator pedal rapidly, you may hear a sound. When
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Normal Maintenance Schedule
- For Gasoline Engine [Except Europe (Including Russia)]
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
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