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:
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Pull out the relay from the engine compartment relay block.
Power Relay (Type A)
Check for continuity between the terminals.
1.
Afte ...
The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps protect
the head and neck in the event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the ...