Kia Sportage: Trailer towing / Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to your
state’s regulations and that it is properly installed and operating correctly.
If your trailer weight exceeds the maximum allowed weight without trailer brakes,
then the trailer will also require its own brakes as well. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
- Don’t tap into or modify your vehicle's brake system.
WARNING - Trailer brakes
Do not use a trailer with its own brakes unless you are absolutely certain
that you have properly set up the brake system. This is not a task for amateurs.
Use an experienced, competent trailer shop for this work.
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 ...
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the ...
Other information:
Components
1. Brake booster
2. Reservoir
3. Master cylinder
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✽ NOTICE
When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing
the AWD LOCK button (the indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads
with AWD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or
vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear w ...