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Memory fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with a memory

fuse to prevent battery discharge if your

vehicle is parked without being operated

for prolonged periods. Use the following

procedures before parking the vehicle for

prolonged period.

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.

3. Open the driver-side knee bolster

cover and pull up the “MULT B/UP 10A

/ AUDIO 15A”.

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NOTICE

• If the memory fuse is pulled up from

the fuse panel, the warning chime,

audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,

will not operate. Some items must be

reset after replacement.

• Even though the memory fuse is

pulled up, the battery can still be dis-

charged by operation of the head-

lights or other electrical devices.

If emergency towing is necessary, we

recommend having it done by an author-

ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck

service. Proper lifting and towing proce-

dures are necessary to prevent damage

to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or

flatbed equipment is recommended.

For trailer towing guidelines information,

refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

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TOWING

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It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

When being towed by a commercial tow

truck and wheel dollies are not used, the

front of the vehicle should always be lift-

ed, not the rear.

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NOTICE

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the ground as

this may cause damage to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.

Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

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NOTICE

Failure to place the transaxle shift lever

in N (Neutral) may cause internal dam-

age to the transaxle.

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Tie-down hook

(for flatbed towing)

Front towing hook

1. Open the trunk lid or rear hatch, and

remove the towing hook from the tool

bag.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the front

bumper (1).

Tie-down hook

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CAUTION

Do not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.

These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks

are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead

to serious injury.

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3. Install the towing hook by turning it

clockwise into the hole until it is fully

secured (2).

4. Remove the towing hook and install

the cover after use.

Towing with a vehicle other than

a tow truck

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by an authorized Kia

dealer or a commercial tow truck service.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tem-

porarily towed using a cable or chain

secured to the emergency towing 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 dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, power train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

• 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.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the

vehicle doing the towing.

• The drivers of both vehicles should com-

municate with each other frequently.

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NOTICE

• Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle other

than the tow hooks for towing may

damage the body of your vehicle.

• 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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• Before emergency towing, check that

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and

even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical angle.

Always pull straight ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 5m (16

feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth

(about 30cm (12 inches) wide) in the

middle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strap

is not loosened during towing.

When your vehicle is being towed

by another vehicle other than a tow

truck (in case of an emergency)

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel isn’t locked.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the parking bake.

• Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxles should not exceed 45 km/h

(28 mph) and should not be towed

more than 80 km (50 miles).

• Vehicles equipped with manual

transaxle should not be towed in

excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and

should not be towed more than 645 km

(400 miles).

• Press the brake pedal with more force

than normal since you will have

reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system

will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per-

formance will be reduced. Stop often

and let the brakes cool off.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing

the vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would

place excessive stress on the

emergency towing hook and tow-

ing cable or chain. The hook and

towing cable or chain may break

and cause serious injury or dam-

age.

• If the towing vehicle does not move

easily, do not forcibly continue the

towing. Contact an authorized Kia

dealer or a commercial tow truck

service for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-

ing towing.

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