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:
To close the liftgate, lower and push down the liftgate firmly. Make sure that
the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the
way before closing the liftgate.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
Driving with the liftgate open is not advis ...
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,
if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other ...