
The spare tire of the Vision is located under the trunk. In case of a sudden flat tire while driving, first, stay calm and try to slowly pull the car over to the side of the road. Engage the P (Park) gear, apply the handbrake to prevent rolling, turn on the hazard lights, and place a triangular warning sign 50 to 100 meters behind the car to alert other vehicles. Below is some relevant information about spare tires: 1. A spare tire is actually for emergency use and not intended for long-term use. Regardless of its width, manufacturers have specific production and usage requirements for spare tires. Since spare tires are not used continuously on the vehicle and do not experience wear, they differ from tires that have been worn out. Using a spare tire on the vehicle inherently carries certain safety risks. 2. Users should not replace the original tires with the spare tire after driving a certain distance. Due to differences in production time between the spare tire and the original tires, factors such as tire aging, hardening, lifespan, and deformation vary, making prolonged use unsafe. After emergency use, the spare tire should be promptly replaced with the original factory tire.

















The first time I looked for the spare tire, I almost panicked and circled the trunk three times before discovering the trick. The Vision's spare tire is usually hidden under the trunk mat—just lift the felt layer to reveal the cover plate. After removing the circular cover, you'll find the spare tire secured in a foam holder, along with a jack and a tire wrench. My car even came with a wheel lock remover, bundled with the tools. A friend of mine had it worse—he didn’t notice the small parts box hidden at the bottom of the foam slot until six months after buying the car, by which time the tire sealant tube had hardened and clumped. So when retrieving the spare tire, always check the tools and accessories, and make sure the spare tire’s pressure is at least 2.2 bar—don’t wait until you’re stranded with a flat to realize it’s unusable.

Last week, while helping my neighbor change a tire, I got to see the trunk layout of the Vision up close. When she lifted the floor panel and saw the non-full-size spare tire, she was momentarily stunned—the small steel-wheeled tire was indeed a size smaller than the original. But the design is quite clever: the spare tire well has five grooves to secure the tire tread, and the gaps on the side perfectly fit the triangular reflector stand. A reminder to everyone: after changing the tire, don’t just toss the tools aside. The jack’s V-shaped groove should face downward and lock onto the crossbeam, and the wrench must be tucked back into the foam compartment, or else it’ll rattle while driving. Honestly, this kind of hidden trunk storage has great potential—I’ve even stashed a car emergency kit in the spare tire well before.

Having serviced dozens of Vision models at the repair shop, the spare tire is consistently located beneath the trunk floor. Lift the soundproofing felt to reveal a black circular cover plate—unscrew the plastic nut counterclockwise to access the compact steel spare. The spare tire well features raised clips for securing the jack; ensure proper alignment when locking it in place. A frequent issue: the tire wrench often gets stuck in foam compartment grooves. If it won’t budge, wiggle it against the groove pattern twice. After three tire changes, I noticed rainwater tends to seep into storage compartments with this design—recommend laying a moisture-proof mat as prevention.

Last year's road trip taught me: knowing the spare tire location is crucial. That round cover with a handle under the trunk floor of the Vision is the key—unscrew it and the spare is secured on a metal bracket. Pay special attention to the hexagonal hole at the bottom, designed specifically to lock the jack base. During operation, you'll find the plastic pry bar hidden beside the foam slot—don't miss it. When removing the spare, press the foam down first before lifting, or the latch may snap. A reminder: inspect the spare tire compartment quarterly—I once swept out half a bottle of leaked windshield washer fluid from there.

As a car owner who frequently visits sites, my trunk is perpetually messy. Once, when I had a flat tire, I had to dig through layers of clutter just to reach the spare tire compartment of my Geely Emgrand. The designer's idea of placing the spare tire beneath a partition is quite reasonable, but the cover plate's strength is somewhat lacking—I once cracked the edge by placing heavy objects on it. When retrieving the spare tire, I noticed the mounting bolts tend to rust easily, so now I apply some grease to the threads. The temporary-use only space-saver spare tire has its limitations; I once experienced noticeable body vibrations when driving at 80 km/h. A tip for fellow drivers: the spare tire well is about 18 cm deep and can actually be repurposed as a hidden storage compartment—I've fit an entire set of fishing gear in there.


