Emergency Towing - Kia RIO 2005 General Information Manual

GENERAL
TOWING
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing
service. Never tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.

EMERGENCY TOWING

There are three propular methods of towing a vehicle :
Flat - bed Equipment - The operator loads the vehicle
on the back of truck. This is best way of transporting the
vehicle.
Wheel Lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting
arms that go under the tires (front or rear) and lift them off
the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground.
Sling type Equipment - The tow truck metal cables with
hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the
frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the ve-
hicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body
can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is at-
tempted.
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, if should
be towed with the front wheels off the ground. If due to
AAJF010A damage, the vehicle must be toward with the front wheels
on the ground, do not following :
Manual Transmission
• Release the parking brake.
• Shift the transmission to neutral.
Automatic Transmission
• Release the parking brake.
• Start the engine.
• Shift to [D] position, then [N] position.
• Turn off the engine.
CAUTION
• Improper towing preparation will damage the
transmission. Follow the above procedure
exactly. If you cannot shift the transmission
AAJF011A
or start the engine (automatic transmission),
your vehicle must be transported on a flatbed.
• It is the best to tow vehicle no farther than
19miles (30km), and keep the speed below
30mph (50km/h).
• Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
bumpers are not designed to support the
vehicle's weight.
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