tow KIA MOHAVE 2014 Service Manual

What to do in an emergency
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TOWING
F080100AHM-EE
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck
service. Proper lifting and towing proce-
dures are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies orflatbed is recommended. On full-time 4WD vehicles, your vehicle
must be towed with a wheel lift and dol-lies or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On 2WD or part-time 4WD (2H position)
vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground(without dollies) and the rear wheels off
the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen- sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the rear
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly
under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
rear of the vehicle should always be lift-ed, not the front.
OHM068016
CAUTION
The full-time 4WD vehicle should
never be towed with the wheels onthe ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transmission or the4WD system.
dolly2WD or part-time 4WD (2H position) vehicles only
CAUTION
Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.
Do not tow the vehicle forward with the rear wheels on theground as this may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. For part-time 4WD vehicle, set the transfer shift knob to 2H.
4. Release the parking brake.
F080300AHM
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly.
OHM068013LCAUTION
Failure to place the transmission
shift lever in N (Neutral) and thetransfer shift knob for part-time
4WD operation to 2H may causeinternal damage to the transmis-sion.

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Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply it steadily and with even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead. Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16
feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth(about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loose during towing.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service for
assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of yourvehicle.
Only use a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hook provided.
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What to do in an emergency
F080301AHM
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than usual since you will have reduced
brake performance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off. F080400AHM
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
OHM068014
WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
rear of the vehicle for towing pur-
poses. These hooks are designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If the
tie-down hooks are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hooks or rear
bumper will be damaged and this
could lead to serious injury.
CAUTION - Automatic
transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transmission is inneutral. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transmission, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transmission fluid leakunder your vehicle. If the auto- matic transmission fluid is leak-
ing, a flatbed equipment or tow-ing dolly must be used.

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EMERGENCY COMMODITY (IF EQUIPPED)
F110000AUN There are some emergency commodities
in the vehicle to help you respond to theemergency situation. F110100ASA
Fire extinguisher
If there is small fire and you know how to
use the fire extinguisher, take the follow-
ing steps carefully.
1. Pull the pin at the top of the extin- guisher that keeps the handle from being accidentally pressed.
2. Aim the nozzle toward the base of the fire.
3. Stand approximately 2.5 m (8 ft) away from the fire and squeeze the handle
to discharge the extinguisher. If you
release the handle, the discharge will
stop.
4. Sweep the nozzle back and forth at the base of the fire. After the fire appears
to be out, watch carefully since it may
re-ignite. F110200AUN
First aid kit
There are some items such as scissors,
bandage and adhesive tape and etc. in
the kit to give first aid to an injured per-son.
F110300AUN
Triangle reflector
Place the triangle reflector on the road to
warn oncoming vehicles during emer-
gencies, such as when the vehicle is
parked by the roadside due to any prob-
lems.
F110400AHM
Tire pressure gauge (If equipped)
Tires normally lose some air in day-to-
day use, and you may have to add a few
pounds of air periodically and it is not
usually a sign of a leaking tire, but of nor-
mal wear. Always check tire pressurewhen the tires are cold because tire pres-
sure increases with temperature.
To check the tire pressure, take the fol-
lowing steps;
1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that is
located on the rim of the tire.
2. Press and hold the gauge against the tire valve. Some air will escape as you
begin and more will escape if you don't
press the gauge in firmly.
3. A firm non-leaking push will activate the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to know whether the tire pressure is lowor high.
5. Adjust the tire pressures to the speci- fied pressure. Refer to “Tires and
wheels” in section 8.
6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap.

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis-
tances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.I:
Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop and go condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotors I C, D, E, G, H
Parking brake I C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots I C, D, E, F, H
Climate control air filter (if equipped) R C, E
Automatic transmission For Europe REvery 90,000 km (56,250 miles)
A, C, E, F, G, I
fluid Except Europe Every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)
MAINTENANCE ITEM Maintenance
operation Maintenance intervals
Driving condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Inspect more frequently
depending on the condition
Replace more frequently
depending on the condition

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Maintenance
G060200ASA Changing the engine oil and filter
Have engine oil and filter changed by an
authorized Kia dealer according to theMaintenance Schedule at the beginningof this section.G070000BHM The high-pressure cooling system has a
reservoir filled with year round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the fac-
tory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at thebeginning of the winter season, and
before traveling to a colder climate.G070100BFD
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Used engine oil may cause skin irri- tation or cancer if left in contact
with the skin for prolonged periods
of time. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer
in laboratory animals. Always pro-
tect your skin by washing your
hands thoroughly with soap and
warm water as soon as possibleafter handling used oil.
ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING
Removing radiatorcap
Never attempt to remove the radi- ator cap while the engine is oper-
ating or hot. Doing so might leadto cooling system and engine
damage. Also, hot coolant orsteam could cause serious per-
sonal injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use extreme care
when removing the radiator cap.
Wrap a thick towel around it, and
turn it counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure is released from thecooling system.
When you are sure all the pres-
sure has been released, press
down on the cap, using a thick
towel, and continue turning coun-
terclockwise to remove it.
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CAUTION
Do not drive with no enginecoolant. It may cause water pumpfailure and engine seizure, etc.
When the engine overheats from low engine coolant, suddenlyadding engine coolant may causecracks in the engine. To preventdamage, add engine coolant
slowly in small quantities.

Index
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Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-84
Defrosting (Windshield) ··············································4-110
Digital clock ·································································4-119Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-47
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ··· 4-49
Door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ····························7-60
Door locks ·······································································4-14 Central door lock switch ··········································4-15
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-17
Downhill brake control (DBC) ······································5-37
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-117
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-48
Driver position memory system······································4-33
Driving at night ······························································5-51
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-52
Driving in the rain ··························································5-52
Economical operation ····················································5-48
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-40
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ··············4-41
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-33
Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-19 Emergency towing ·························································6-17
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emergency commodity ··················································6-20
Emission control system ················································7-68
Crankcase emission control system ·························7-68
Evaporative emission control system ·······················7-68
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-69
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-19
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-18
Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-50
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-68
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-69Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-15
Exterior care ···································································7-62
Exterior features ···························································4-124 Roof rack ································································4-124
Side step ··································································4-125
Flat tire ·············································································6-7 Changing tires ····························································6-9
Compact spare tire ···················································6-14
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Index
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Tire sidewall labeling ···············································7-41
Tire traction ······························································7-40
Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-38
Wheel replacement ···················································7-40
Towing ···········································································6-16 Emergency towing ····················································6-17
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ·························6-19
Trailer towing ····························································5-58
Trailer towing··································································5-58
Transmission Automatic transmission ············································5-12
Tripmeter ········································································4-52
Trip computer ································································4-52
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-5
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-66 Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66 Washer fluid ···································································7-24
Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-116
Warnings and indicators ················································4-55
Weight ············································································5-66
Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-38
Wheel replacement ························································7-40
Windows ········································································4-20 Auto down window ··················································4-21
Auto up/down window ·············································4-22
Power window lock button ·······································4-23
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··························4-110 Defogging logic ······················································4-112
Winter driving ································································5-54 Snow tires ·································································5-54
Tire chains ································································5-55
Wiper blades ··································································7-29
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-77
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