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Driving your vehicle Trailer towing
Do not let ice or snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the vehicle to make
sure the movements of the front wheels
and the steering components are not
obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials
in the motor compartment
Putting objects or materials in the motor
compartment may cause an motor fail
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ure. Such damage will not be covered by
the manufacturer's warranty.
Trailer towing (if equipped)
If you are considering towing with your
vehicle, you should first check with the
country's department of motor vehicles
to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary, the requirements for
towing trailers, other vehicles, and appa
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ratus may differ. Kia recommends to ask
an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
your vehicle, refer to "Weight of the
trailer" on page 6-198 that appears later
in this section.
Remember that trailer towing is different
from simply driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in han
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dling, durability, and electric energy
economy. Successful, safe trailer towing
requires correct equipment, which has
to be used properly.
This section contains many time-tested
and important trailer-towing tips and
safety rules. Many of these are import
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ant for your safety and that of your pas
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sengers. Please read this section
carefully before towing a trailer.
僅 If you don't use the correct equipment
and drive improperly, you can lose
control when you pull a trailer. For
example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well - or even at
all. You and your passengers could be
seriously or fatally injured. Pull a
trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section.
僅Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.
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