Emergency situations -> If you have a flat tire for Your Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

Emergency situations  
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Jacking instructions  
The jack is provided for emergency tire  
changing only.  
To prevent the jack from “rattling” while  
the vehicle is in motion, store it properly.  
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.  
Follow jacking instructions to reduce the  
possibility of personal injury.  
CAUTION  
Be careful as you use the jack handle to  
stay clear of the flat end. The flat end  
has sharp edges that could cause cuts.  
Removing and storing the spare  
tire  
Your spare tire is stored underneath your  
vehicle, directly below the cargo area.  
Jack and tools  
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1. Jack  
2. Wheel lug wrench  
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To remove the spare tire:  
1. Open the liftgate.  
The jack and wheel lug wrench are stored  
in the luggage compartment under the  
luggage box cover.  
The jack is provided for emergency tire  
changing only.  
2. Find the plastic hex bolt cover and  
remove the cover with a coin or flat -  
blade screwdriver.  
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3. Connect the socket and wheel lug nut  
wrench (A).  
6. Draw out the retainer guide (1) the  
through the center hole of spare tire.  
4. Loosen the bolt enough to lower 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 guide and chain  
through the wheel center.  
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.  
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it  
clicks.  
CAUTION  
Ensure the spare tire retainer guide 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.  
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Follow these steps to change your  
vehicle’s tire:  
1. Park on a level, firm surface.  
2. Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the  
parking brake, and press the Engine  
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.  
3. Press the hazard warning flasher  
button.  
Changing tires  
WARNING  
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack  
causing serious injury or death to you or  
those nearby. Take the following safety  
precautions:  
śꢀ Do not get under a vehicle that is  
4. Remove the wheel lug wrench, jack,  
jack handle, and spare tire from the  
vehicle.  
supported by a jack.  
śꢀ NEVER attempt to change a tire in  
the lane of traffic. ALWAYS move the  
vehicle completely off the road on  
level, firm ground away from traffic  
before trying to change a tire. If you  
cannot find a level, firm place off  
the road, call a towing service for  
assistance.  
śꢀ Be sure to use the jack provided with  
the vehicle.  
śꢀ ALWAYS place the jack on the  
designated jacking positions on the  
vehicle and NEVER on the bumpers  
or any other part of the vehicle for  
jacking support.  
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[A] : Block  
5. Block both the front and rear of the  
tire diagonally opposite of the tire you  
are changing.  
śꢀ Do not start or run the engine while  
the vehicle is on the jack.  
śꢀ Do not allow anyone to remain in the  
vehicle while it is on the jack.  
śꢀ Keep children away from the road  
and the vehicle.  
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6. Loosen the wheel bolts  
8. Insert the jack handle into the jack  
counterclockwise one turn each in  
the order shown above, but do not  
remove any wheel bolts until the tire  
has been raised off of the ground.  
and turn it clockwise, raising the  
vehicle until the tire clears the ground.  
Make sure the vehicle is stable on the  
jack.  
9. Loosen a wheel bolt with the wheel  
lug wrench and remove it with your  
fingers.  
Slide the wheel off the studs and lay  
it flat so it cannot roll away. To put the  
wheel on the hub, pick up the spare  
tire, line up the holes with the studs  
and slide the wheel onto them. If this  
is difficult, tip the wheel slightly and  
get the top hole in the wheel lined  
up with the top stud. Then jiggle the  
wheel back and forth until the wheel  
can be slid over the other studs.  
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7. Place the jack at the designated  
jacking position under the frame  
closest to the tire you are changing.  
The jacking positions are plates  
welded to the frame with two  
notches. Never jack at any other  
position or part of the vehicle. Doing  
so may damage the side seal molding  
or other parts of the vehicle.  
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WARNING  
Wheels may have sharp edges. Handle  
them carefully to avoid possible severe  
injury. Before putting the wheel into  
place, be sure that there is nothing on  
the hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,  
gravel, etc.) that interferes with the  
wheel from fitting solidly against the  
hub.  
If there is, remove it. If there is not  
good contact on the mounting surface  
between the wheel and hub, the wheel  
nuts could come loose and cause the  
loss of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may  
result in loss of control of the vehicle.  
This may cause serious injury or death.  
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12. Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten  
the wheel bolts in the order shown.  
Double-check each wheel bolts until  
they are tight. After changing tires,  
have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
tighten the wheel bolts to their proper  
torque as soon as possible. The wheel  
bolt should be tightened to 79~94  
lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).  
10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on the  
studs, put the wheel nuts on the studs  
and tighten them finger tight. The  
nuts should be installed with their  
tapered small diameter ends directed  
inward. Jiggle the tire to be sure it is  
completely seated, then tighten the  
nuts as much as possible with your  
fingers again.  
If you have a tire gauge, check the  
tire pressure (see “Tires and Wheels”  
section in chapter 2 for tire pressure  
instructions.). If the pressure is lower or  
higher than recommended, drive slowly  
to the nearest service station and adjust  
it to the recommended pressure. Always  
reinstall the valve cap after checking  
or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap  
is not replaced, air may leak from the  
tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy another  
and install it as soon as possible. After  
changing tires, secure the flat tire and  
return the jack and tools to their proper  
storage locations.  
11. Lower the vehicle to the ground  
by turning the wheel lug wrench  
counterclockwise.  
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NOTICE  
Use of compact spare tires  
(if equipped)  
Compact spare tires are designed for  
emergency use only. Drive carefully on  
the compact spare tire and always follow  
the safety precautions.  
Check the tire pressure as soon as  
possible after installing a spare tire.  
Adjust it to the recommended pressure.  
CAUTION  
Your vehicle has metric threads on the  
studs and wheel bolts. Make certain  
during tire changing that the same bolts  
that were removed are reinstalled. If  
you have to replace your wheel bolts  
make sure they have metric threads to  
avoid damaging the studs and ensure  
the wheel is properly secured to the  
hub. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer for assistance.  
WARNING  
To prevent compact spare tire failure  
and loss of control possibly resulting in  
an accident:  
śꢀ Use the compact spare tire only in an  
emergency.  
śꢀ NEVER operate your vehicle over 50  
mph (80 km/h).  
śꢀ Do not exceed the vehicle’s  
maximum load rating or the load  
carrying capacity shown on the  
sidewall of the compact spare tire.  
WARNING  
Wheel studs  
śꢀ Do not use the compact spare tire  
continuously. Repair or replace the  
original tire as soon as possible to  
avoid failure of the compact spare  
tire.  
If the studs are damaged, they may lose  
their ability to retain the wheel. This  
could lead to the loss of the wheel and a  
collision resulting in serious injuries.  
If any of the equipment such as the jack,  
wheel bolts, studs, or other equipment  
is damaged or in poor condition, do not  
attempt to change the tire and call for  
assistance.  
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When driving with the compact spare tire  
mounted to your vehicle:  
śꢀ Check the tire pressure after installing  
the compact spare tire. The compact  
spare tire should be inflated to 420  
kPa (60 psi).  
śꢀ Do not take this vehicle through  
an automatic car wash while the  
compact spare tire is installed.  
Information  
When the original tire and wheel are  
repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle, the  
wheel bolt torque must be set correctly.  
The correct wheel bolt tightening torque is  
79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).  
NOTICE  
To prevent damaging the compact  
śꢀ Do not use the compact spare tire on  
any other vehicle because this tire  
has been designed especially for your  
vehicle.  
śꢀ The compact spare tire’s tread life is  
shorter than a regular tire. Inspect  
your compact spare tire regularly and  
replace worn compact spare tires with  
the same size and design, mounted on  
the same wheel.  
spare tire and your vehicle:  
śꢀ Drive slowly enough for the road  
conditions to avoid all hazards, such  
as a potholes or debris.  
śꢀ Avoid driving over obstacles. The  
compact spare tire diameter is  
smaller than the diameter of a  
conventional tire and reduces the  
ground clearance approximately 25  
mm (1 inch).  
śꢀ Do not use tire chains on the  
compact spare tire. Because of the  
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit  
properly.  
śꢀ Do not use more than one compact  
spare tire at a time.  
śꢀ Do not tow a trailer while the compact  
spare tire is installed.  
śꢀ Do not use the compact spare tire  
on any other wheels, nor should  
standard tires, snow tires, wheel  
covers or trim rings be used with the  
compact spare wheel.  
śꢀ Do not suddenly accelerate or  
decelerate 0 25 mph (0 40 km/h)  
in any driving mode. It may cause  
leakage of transfer oil.  
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Jack label  
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The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.  
For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.  
1. Model Name  
2. Maximum allowable load  
3. When using the jack, set your parking brake.  
4. When using the jack, stop the engine.  
5. Do not get under a vehicle that is supported by a jack.  
6. The designated locations under the frame  
7. When supporting the vehicle, the base plate of jack must be vertical under the  
lifting point.  
8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles with manual transmission or shift the gear to the  
P position on vehicles with automatic transmission.  
9. The jack should be used on firm level ground.  
10. Jack manufacture  
11. Production date  
12. Representative company and address  
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Introduction  
With the Tire Mobility Kit you stay mobile  
even after experiencing a tire puncture.  
The compressor and sealing compound  
system effectively and comfortably seals  
most punctures in a passenger car tire  
caused by nails or similar objects and  
reinflates the tire.  
After you ensure that the tire is properly  
sealed you can drive cautiously on the  
tire (distance up to 120 miles (200 km))  
at a max. speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) in  
order to reach a service station or tire  
dealer for the tire replacement.  
It is possible that some tires, especially  
with larger punctures or damage to the  
sidewall, cannot be sealed completely.  
Air pressure loss in the tire may adversely  
affect tire performance.  
For this reason, you should avoid abrupt  
steering or other driving maneuvers,  
especially if the vehicle is heavily loaded  
or if a trailer is in use.  
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For safe operation, carefully read and  
follow the instructions in this manual  
before use.  
(1) Compressor  
(2) Sealant bottle  
The Tire Mobility Kit is a temporary fix to  
the tire and the tire should be inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as  
soon as possible.  
CAUTION  
The Tire Mobility Kit is not designed  
or intended as a permanent tire repair  
method and is to be used for one tire  
only.  
When two or more tires are flat, do not  
use the tire mobility kit because the  
sealant provided with the Tire Mobility  
Kit must be used for only one flat tire.  
This instruction shows you step by step  
how to temporarily seal the puncture  
simply and reliably.  
Read the section “Notes on the safe use  
of the Tire Mobility Kit.  
WARNING  
Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit to repair  
punctures in the tire walls. This can  
result in an accident due to tire failure.  
WARNING  
Have your tire repaired as soon as  
possible. The tire may lose air pressure  
at any time after inflating with the Tire  
Mobility Kit.  
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śꢀ Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if a tire  
WARNING  
Do not use the TMK if a tire is severely  
damaged by driving run flat or with  
insufficient air pressure.  
Only punctured areas located within the  
tread region of the tire can be sealed  
using the TMK.  
is severely damaged by driving run flat  
or with insufficient air pressure.  
śꢀ Do not remove any foreign objects  
such as nails or screws that have  
penetrated the tire.  
śꢀ Provided the car is outdoors, leave the  
engine running. Otherwise operating  
the compressor may eventually drain  
the car battery.  
Notes on the safe use of the Tire  
Mobility Kit  
śꢀ Park your car at the side of the road  
so that you can work with the Tire  
Mobility Kit away from moving traffic.  
śꢀ Never leave the Tire Mobility Kit  
unattended while it is being used.  
śꢀ Do not leave the compressor running  
for more than 10 minutes at a time or  
it may overheat.  
śꢀ Do not use the Tire Mobility Kit if the  
ambient temperature is below -22°F  
(30°C).  
śꢀ In case of skin contact with the  
sealant, wash the area thoroughly  
with plenty of water. If the irritation  
persists, seek medical attention.  
śꢀ In case of eye contact with the  
sealant, flush your eyes for at least 15  
minutes. If the irritation persists, seek  
medical attention.  
śꢀ In case of swallowing the sealant,  
rinse the mouth and drink plenty of  
water. However, never give anything  
to an unconscious person and seek  
medical attention immediately.  
śꢀ Long time exposure to the sealant  
may cause damage to bodily tissue  
such as kidney, etc.  
śꢀ To be sure your vehicle will not move,  
even when you’re on fairly level  
ground, always set your parking brake.  
śꢀ Only use the Tire Mobility Kit for  
sealing/inflation passenger car tires.  
Only punctured areas located within  
the tread region of the tire can be  
sealed using the tire mobility kit.  
śꢀ Do not use on motorcycles, bicycles  
or any other type of tires.  
śꢀ When the tire and wheel are  
damaged, do not use Tire Mobility Kit  
for your safety.  
śꢀ Use of the Tire Mobility Kit may not be  
effective for tire damage larger than  
approximately 4 mm (16 inch).  
Please contact the nearest HYUNDAI  
dealer if the tire cannot be made  
roadworthy with the Tire Mobility Kit.  
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Components of the Tire Mobility Kit  
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1. Speed restriction label  
2. Sealant and sealant bottle  
3. Connection hose of compressor and tire  
4. Connector and cable for connection of power outlet  
5. Holder for the sealant bottle  
6. Compressor  
7. ON/OFF switch  
8. Pressure gauge for displaying the tire inflation pressure  
9. Valve for reducing tire inflation pressure  
Connectors, cable and connection hose are stored in the compressor housing.  
Strictly follow the specified sequence, otherwise the sealant may escape under high  
pressure.  
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WARNING  
Do not use the tire sealant after the  
sealant has expired (for example, past  
the expiration date on the sealant  
container). This can increase the risk of  
tire failure.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Keep out of reach of children.  
śꢀ Avoid contact with eyes.  
śꢀ Do not swallow.  
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1. Shake the sealant bottle (2).  
Using the Tire Mobility Kit  
WARNING  
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2. Remove the cover (A) of the sealant  
bottle (2) and compressor (6).  
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Detach the speed restriction label (1)  
from the sealant bottle (2), and place  
it in a highly visible place inside the  
vehicle such as on the steering wheel to  
remind the driver not to drive too fast.  
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3. Connect the sealant bottle (2) and  
compressor (6).  
4. Make sure that the valve (9) for  
reducing tire inflation pressure is  
closed.  
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9. With the engine running, switch  
on the compressor by pressing [I]  
and let it run for approximately 5~7  
minutes to fill the sealant up to proper  
pressure. (Refer to “Tire and Wheels”  
section in chapter 2). The inflation  
pressure of the tire after filling is  
unimportant and will be checked/  
corrected later.  
Be careful not to overinflate the tire  
and stay away from the tire when  
filling it.  
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5. Unscrew the valve cap from the  
valve of the defective and screw  
the connection hose (3) of the  
compressor and tire.  
CAUTION  
Do not attempt to drive your vehicle if  
the tire pressure is below 200 kpa (29  
psi). This could result in an accident due  
to sudden tire failure.  
NOTICE  
Securely install the sealant filling hose  
to the valve. If not, sealant may flow  
backward, possibly clogging the filling  
hose.  
10. Switch off the compressor.  
11. Detach the hoses from the sealant  
bottle connector and from the tire  
valve.  
Return the Tire Mobility Kit to its storage  
location in the vehicle.  
6. Make sure the compressor turns off.  
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7. Connect the cable and connector (4)  
to the power outlet in the vehicle.  
8. Start the vehicle.  
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13. After driving approximately 4~6 miles  
WARNING  
(7~10 km or about 10 minutes), stop at  
a safe location.  
Do not leave your vehicle running in  
a poorly ventilated area for extended  
periods of time. Carbon monoxide  
poisoning and suffocation can occur.  
Distributing the sealant  
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14. Connect the connection hose (3) of  
the compressor and tire into the tire  
valve.  
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15. Connect cables (4) to the battery.  
12. Immediately drive approximately 4~6  
miles (7~10 km or about 10 minutes)  
to evenly distribute the sealant in the  
tire.  
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80  
km/h). If possible, do not fall below a  
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h).  
While driving, if you experience any  
unusual vibration, ride disturbance or  
noise, reduce your speed and drive with  
caution until you can safely pull off of the  
side of the road.  
16. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the  
recommended tire inflation.  
With the engine running, proceed as  
follows.  
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To increase the inflation pressure:  
Switch on the compressor.  
To check the current inflation  
pressure setting, briefly switch off  
the compressor.  
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To reduce the inflation pressure:  
Adjust the valve (9) for reducing  
tire inflation pressure.  
Call for road side service or towing.  
NOTICE  
Do not let the compressor run for more  
than 10 minutes, otherwise the device  
will overheat and may be damaged.  
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How to adjust tire pressure  
1. After driving approximately 4~6 miles  
(7~10 km or about 10 minutes), stop at  
a safe location.  
Information  
The pressure gauge may show higher than  
actual reading when the compressor is  
running. To get an accurate tire pressure,  
the compressor needs to be turned off.  
CAUTION  
If the inflation pressure is not  
maintained, drive the vehicle a second  
time, refer to Distributing the sealant.  
Then repeat steps 1 to 16.  
Use of the TMK may be ineffectual for  
tire damage larger than approximately  
4 mm (0.16 in).  
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
if the tire cannot be made roadworthy  
with the Tire Mobility Kit.  
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2. Connect the connection hose (3) of  
the compressor and tire into the tire  
valve.  
3. Connect cables (4) to the battery.  
4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the  
recommended tire inflation.  
WARNING  
The tire inflation pressure must be  
inflated to the proper pressure (Refer to  
“Tire and Wheels” section in chapter 2).  
If it is not, do not continue driving.  
With the engine running, proceed as  
follows.  
Call for road side service or towing.  
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To increase the inflation pressure:  
Switch on the compressor.  
To check the current inflation  
pressure setting, briefly switch off  
the compressor.  
To reduce the inflation pressure:  
Adjust the valve (9) for reducing  
tire inflation pressure.  
CAUTION  
Tire pressure sensor  
The sealant on the tire pressure sensor  
and wheel should be removed when  
you replace the tire with a new one and  
inspect the tire pressure sensors. We  
recommend that you get this done at an  
authorized dealer.  
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NOTICE  
Do not let the compressor run for more  
than 10 minutes, otherwise the device  
will overheat and may be damaged.  
Information  
When reinstalling the repaired or replaced  
tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the  
wheel bolt to 79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).  
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TOWING  
Towing service  
Information  
The pressure gauge may show higher than  
actual reading when the compressor is  
running. To get an accurate tire pressure,  
the compressor needs to be turned off.  
WARNING  
The tire inflation pressure must be  
inflated to the proper pressure (Refer to  
“Tire and Wheels” section in chapter 2).  
If it is not, do not continue driving.  
Call for road side service or towing.  
CAUTION  
Tire pressure sensor  
The sealant on the tire pressure sensor  
and wheel should be removed when  
you replace the tire with a new one and  
inspect the tire pressure sensors. We  
recommend that you get this done at an  
authorized dealer.  
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[A] : Dollies  
If emergency towing is necessary,  
we recommend having it done by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a  
commercial tow-truck service.  
Proper lifting and towing procedures  
are necessary to prevent damage to  
Information  
When reinstalling the repaired or replaced  
tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the  
wheel bolt to 79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).  
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or  
flatbed is recommended.  
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow  
the vehicle with the rear wheels on the  
ground (without dollies) and the front  
wheels off the ground.  
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