Kia Sportage: Emergency towing precautions

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / What to do in an emergency / Towing / Emergency towing / Emergency towing precautions

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 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 performance will be reduced. Stop often and let the brakes cool off.
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. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.

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 temporar ...

Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)

WARNING - Front tiedown hooks Do not use the tie-down 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 ...

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Specification ItemsInner sideOuter sideFront driveshaftJoint typeVTJBJMax. permissible angle23.5°46.5°Rear driveshaftJoint typeTJBJMax. permissible angle23.5°46.5°Rear differentialOil typeHypoid ...

If the engine will not start
If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly 1.If your car has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency brake is set. 2.Check the bat ...

Kia Sportage: Emergency towing precautions

Emergency towing

Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing)

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