Kia Sportage: Towing / Emergency towing
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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 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 speed. 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
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for towing may damage
the body of your vehicle.
- Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
- Use only 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 if 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.
WARNING - Emergency Towing Precautions
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 towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage.
- If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly continue
the towing. We recommend that you 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 during towing.
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- Use a towing strap less than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 12 inches (30 cm) wide) in the middle of the strap for easy visibility.
- Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
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■ Rear
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the upper (front) / lower (rear) part of the
cover on the bumper.
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