TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an au‐ thorized Kia dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service. Proper lifting and
towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. The use
of wheel dollies (1) or flatbed is recom‐
mended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with
the rear wheels on the ground (without
dollies) and the front wheels off the
ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen‐ sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should al‐ ways be lifted, not the rear.
CAUTION
•Do not tow the vehicle backwardswith the front wheels on theground as this may cause damageto the vehicle.
•Do not tow with sling-type equip‐ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.
When towing your vehicle in an emer‐
gency without wheel dollies: 1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shiftlever in N (Neutral) may cause inter‐nal damage to the transaxle.
What to do in an emergency
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