Kia Sportage: Trailer towing / Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow:
- Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and water.
- The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
- Kia trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized Kia dealer.
Trailer towing
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with
your country's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requirements ...
Safety chains
You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop
to the road if it becomes separated ...
Other information:
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Parking Brake Repair procedures
Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake pedal is depressed with 66 lb, 294 N(30 kg) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than specified, have ...
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Rear parking assist system precautions
The rear parking assist system may not sound consistently depending on the speed and shapes of the objects detected. The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified or damaged. Any non-factory installed equipment or a ...
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