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In case of an emergency

TOWING

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If emergency towing is necessary,

On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle

On 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to

we recommend having it done by an

must be towed with a wheel lift

tow the vehicle with the rear wheels

authorized Kia dealer or a commer-

and dollies or flatbed equipment

on the ground (without dollies) and

cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting

with all the wheels off the ground.

the front wheels 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

used, the front of the vehicle should

flatbed is recommended.

always be lifted, not the rear.

For trailer towing guidelines informa-

tion, refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.

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In case of an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an

emergency without wheel dollies :

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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✽ NOTICE

Failure to place the transaxle shift

lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-

nal damage to the transaxle.

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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 equip-

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

equipment.

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In case of an emergency

Towing with a vehicle other

Towing in this manner may be done

• Front

than a tow truck

only on hard-surfaced roads for a

short distance and at low speeds.

If towing is necessary, we recom-

Also, the wheels, axles, power train,

mend you to have it done by an

steering and brakes must all be in

Authorized Kia dealer or a commer-

good condition.

cial tow truck service.

• Do not use the tow hooks to pull a

If towing service is not available in an

vehicle out of mud, sand or other

emergency, your vehicle may be

conditions from which the vehicle

temporarily towed using a cable or

cannot be driven out under its own

chain secured to the emergency tow-

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power.

ing hook under the front or rear of the

• Rear

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than

vehicle. Use extreme caution when

the vehicle doing the towing.

towing the vehicle. A driver must be

in the vehicle to steer it and operate

the brakes.

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In case of an emergency

✽ NOTICE

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

Use extreme caution when tow-

hook.

ing the vehicle.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

other than the tow hooks for tow-

driving maneuvers which

ing may damage the body of your

would place excessive stress

vehicle.

on the emergency towing

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

hook and towing cable or

cally intended for use in towing

chain. The hook and towing

vehicles. Securely fasten the cable

cable or chain may break and

or chain to the towing hook pro-

cause serious injury or dam-

vided.

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age.

• Use a towing strap less than 5 m

• Before emergency towing, check

• If the towing vehicle can hard-

(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red

that the hook is not broken or dam-

ly move, do not forcibly con-

cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)

aged.

tinue the towing. Contact an

wide) in the middle of the strap for

Authorized Kia dealer or a

easy visibility.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

commercial tow truck service

securely to the hook.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

for assistance.

strap is not loosened during tow-

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ing.

and even force.

ahead as possible.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

• Keep away from the vehicle

not pull from the side or at a verti-

during towing.

cal angle. Always pull straight

ahead.

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In case of an emergency

When your vehicle is being

• Press the brake pedal with more

Tips for towing a stuck vehicle

towed by another vehicle

force than normal since you will

The following methods are effective

have reduced brake performance.

other than a tow truck (in case

when your vehicle is stuck in mud,

of an emergency)

• More steering effort will be

sand or similar substances that pre-

required because the power steer-

vent the vehicle from being driven

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so

ing system will be disabled.

out under its own power.

the steering wheel isn’t locked.

• If you are driving down a long hill,

• Remove the soil and sand, etc.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

the brakes may overheat and brake

from the front and the back of the

(Neutral).

performance will be reduced. Stop

tires.

• Release the parking bake.

often and let the brakes cool off.

• Place a stone or wood under the

• Vehicles equipped with automatic

tires.

transaxles should not exceed 45

✽ NOTICE

km/h (28 mph) and should not be

towed more than 80 km (50 miles).

To prevent internal damage to the

transaxle, never tow your vehicle

• Vehicles equipped with manual

from the rear (backwards) with all

transaxle should not be towed in

four tires in contact with the sur-

excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and

face.

should not be towed more than

645 km (400 miles).

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