What to Do in an Emergency

With Spare Tire

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WARNING

Changing a tire can be dangerous. Follow the instructions in this section when changing a tire to reduce the risk of serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Be careful when using the jack handle to keep your hands away from the flat end. The flat end has sharp edges that can cause cuts.

Jack and Tools

Hyundai Elantra. With Spare Tire

➀ Jack Handle
② Jack
③ Wheel Nut Wrench

The jack, jack handle, and wheel nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment under the trunk cover.

The jack is intended for emergency tire changes only.

Hyundai Elantra. With Spare Tire

Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise to remove the spare tire.

To store the spare tire in the same compartment, turn the wing bolt clockwise to secure it.

To prevent the spare tire and tools from rattling, store them in their designated locations.

Hyundai Elantra. With Spare Tire

If you have difficulty loosening the wing bolt that holds the tire, you can loosen it easily using the jack handle.

1. Insert the jack handle (1) into the wing bolt that holds the tire.

2. Turn the wing bolt counterclockwise using the jack handle.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Elantra AD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.