Storing the flat tire: (if equipped)

Operation

  1. Take out the strap which is stored in the storage box under the right rear seat. Connect the strap with the buckle, if necessary, before using the strap to fix the flat tire

    2026 Kia Tasman flat tire storage image. A flat tire is placed in the center of the cargo bed, secured by a white strap connected diagonally to the D-rings. An inset close-up shows the strap buckle (1) highlighted in teal, with a red curved arrow indicating the direction to operate the lever. This explains the function of tightening the strap to securely fix the flat tire.
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  2. Place the flat tire on the floor of the bed area.

  3. Pass one end of the strap through the wheel center and connect both strap hooks to each D-rights (A-A’ or B-B’).

    2026 Kia Tasman flat tire storage image. A flat tire is placed in the center of the pickup bed. A white strap passes through the wheel center, connecting the rear left D-ring (A) to the front right D-ring (A'). Labels (A), (A'), and (B') indicate the D-ring locations. This describes the function of securing the flat tire in the cargo area.
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  4. Pull the strap to tighten the strap firmly.

  5. Try moving the flat tire to see if it is properly secured.

CAUTION

Never leave the flat tire unfixed in the vehicle. An unsecured flat tire may cause damage to the vehicle when the vehicle makes sharp turns, suddenly stops, or is in an accident.

NOTE

The following operation is only available for X-Pro models with Smartstream D2.2 engine.

In other vehicle type, flat tire can be stored under the pickup bed area. For more details, refer to Removing and storing the spare tire.