Kia Sportage: Emergency towing
Front
Rear
If towing is necessary, 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 temporarily
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 distance
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 conditions
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 communicate with each other frequently.
CAUTION
- 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.
- Only use a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided.
- 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 it steadily and with 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 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.
- Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loose during towing.
Front
Rear
1.Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2.Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the bumper.
3.Install the towing hook by turning ...
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.
Press the brake pedal with more force than usual ...
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