What to do in an emergency
Towing
4. Remove the towing hook and install
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
the cover after use.
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
Front
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
僅 Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions from which the vehicle cannot
be driven out under its own power.
僅 Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
僅 The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
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quently.
Emergency towing
CAUTION
Front
僅 Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
僅 Using a portion of the vehicle other
than the tow hooks for towing may
damage the body of your vehicle.
僅 Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
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Securely fasten the cable or chain to
Rear
the towing hook provided.
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僅 Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle in
a slow and gradual manner whilst
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
僅 Before emergency towing, check if
you to have it done by an authorised
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck
僅 Fasten the towing cable or chain
service.
securely to the hook.
If towing service is not available in an
僅 Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
and with even force.
rarily towed using a cable or chain
僅 To avoid damaging the hook, do not
secured to the emergency towing hook
pull from the side or at a vertical
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
Use extreme caution when towing the
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