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In case of an emergency

TOWING

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If emergency towing is necessary, It is acceptable to tow the vehicle

we recommend having it done by an with the rear wheels on the ground

authorized Kia dealer or a commer- (without dollies) and the front wheels

cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting off the ground.

and towing procedures are neces-

When being towed by a commercial

sary to prevent damage to the vehi-

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

cle. The use of wheel dollies or

flatbed is recommended.

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used, the front of the vehicle should

always be lifted, not the rear.

CAUTION

For trailer towing guidelines informa-

tion, refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

• Do not tow the vehicle back-

wards with the front wheels on

the ground as this may cause

damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION

When towing the vehicle, take

care not to cause damage to the

CAUTION

Before towing, check the level of

bumper or under body of the

• Do not tow with sling-type

equipment. Use wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

the automatic transaxle fluid. If

vehicle

it is below the "HOT" range on

the dipstick, add fluid. If you

cannot add fluid, a towing dolly

must be used.

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In case of an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle

shift lever in N (Neutral) may

cause internal damage to the

transaxle.

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

position.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

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Removable towing hook (rear)

1. Open the rear hatch and remove

the towing hook from the tool

case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing

the lower part of the cover on the

rear bumper.

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In case of an emergency

Front

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be

temporarily towed using a cable or

chain secured to the emergency tow-

ing hook under the front or rear of the

vehicle. Use extreme caution when

towing the vehicle. A driver must be

in the vehicle to steer it and operate

the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

short distance and at low speeds.

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

steering and brakes must all be in

good condition.

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Rear

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is

fully secured.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other

conditions from which the vehicle

cannot be driven out under its own

power.

4. Remove the towing hook and

install the cover after use.

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• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

the vehicle doing the towing.

Towing with a vehicle other

than a tow truck

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other fre-

quently.

If towing is necessary, we recom-

mend you to have it done by an

Authorized Kia dealer or a commer-

cial tow truck service.

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In case of an emergency

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the

tow hook.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when tow-

ing the vehicle.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for

towing may damage the body

of your vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which

would place excessive stress

on the emergency towing

hook and towing cable or

chain. The hook and towing

cable or chain may break and

cause serious injury or dam-

age.

• Use only a cable or chain

specifically intended for use

in towing vehicles. Securely

fasten the cable or chain to

the towing hook provided.

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• Use a towing strap less than 5 m

(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red

cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)

wide) in the middle of the strap for

easy visibility.

• If the towing vehicle can hard-

ly move, do not forcibly con-

tinue the towing. Contact an

Authorized Kia dealer or a

commercial tow truck service

for assistance.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-

aged.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-

ing.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-

cal angle. Always pull straight

ahead.

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In case of an emergency

Emergency towing precau-

tions

Tips for towing a stuck vehicle

CAUTION

The following methods are effective

when your vehicle is stuck in mud,

sand or similar substances that pre-

vent the vehicle from being driven

out under its own power.

If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it

can be towed only from the

front. Be sure that the transaxle

is in neutral. Do not tow at

speeds greater than 40 km/h (25

mph) and for more than 25 km

(15 miles). Be sure the steering

is unlocked by placing the igni-

tion switch in the ACC position.

A driver must be in the towed

vehicle to operate the steering

and brakes.

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Remove the soil and sand, etc.

from the front and the back of the

tires.

• Release the parking bake.

• Press the brake pedal with more

force than normal since you will

have reduced brake performance.

• Place a stone or wood under the

tires.

• More steering effort will be

required because the power steer-

ing system will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

the brakes may overheat and brake

performance will be reduced. Stop

often and let the brakes cool off.

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