Kia Sportage: Trailer towing / Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular attention to include engine oil, automatic transaxle
fluid, axle lubricant and cooling system fluid. Brake condition is another important
item to frequently check. Each item is covered in this manual, and the Index will
help you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer and check it periodically. Preferably, conduct
the check at the start of each day’s driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts and
bolts should be tight.
CAUTION - Air condition
Do not use the A/C while using your vehicle to tow uphill. Due to higher load
during trailer usage, overheating might occur on hot days or during uphill driving.
- When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
Generally, if you have a trailer attached to your vehicle, you should not park
your vehicle on a hill. People can be seriously or fatally injured, and both your
vehicle and the trailer can be dama ...
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its fir ...
Other information:
■ Front seat
■ Rear seat
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running ...
Never move the gear shift lever from P (Park) to any other position with
the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the gear shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Slow down before shifting to a lower gear. Otherwise, the lower gear may
not be engaged.
Always use th ...