Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual page 339

What to do in an emergency
WARNING
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.
• Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.
• If the disabled vehicle is unable to
be moved, do not forcibly continue
the towing. Contact an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow
truck service for assistance.
• Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
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• 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 loosened during tow-
ing.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Emergency towing precautions
• Place the ignition switch in ACC so
the steering wheel isn't locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parking bake.
• Press the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will
have reduced brake performance.
• More steering
required because the power steer-
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ing system will be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.
effort will be