Safety Chains; Trailer Brakes - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Driving your vehicle
bumper-type hitches to them.
Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the
bumper.
Any part of the rear number plate
or lighting devices of the vehicle
must not be obscured by the
mechanical coupling device.
If the rear number plate and/or
lighting devices can be obscured
partially by any part of the
mechanical coupling device,
mechanical coupling devices that
can not be easily removed or
repositioned without use of any
tools, except an easily operated
(i.e. an effort not exceeding
20Nm) release key which is sup -
plied by the manufacturer of the
coupling device, are not permitted
for use.
Please note that the mechanical
coupling device that is fitted and
not in use must always be
removed or repositioned if the
rear number plate and/or rear
lighting devices are obscured by
any part of the mechanical cou -
pling device.
Kia trailer hitch accessory is avail -
able at an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.

Safety chains

You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your
trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the tongue of the trailer so
that the tongue will not drop to the
road if it becomes separated from
the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains
may be provided by the hitch manu -
facturer or by the trailer manufac -
turer. Follow the manufacturer s
recommendation for attaching
safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with
your trailer. And, never allow safety
chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a
braking system, make sure it con -
forms to your country s regulations
and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
If your trailer weight exceeds the
maximum allowed weight without
trailer brakes, then the trailer will
also require its own brakes as well.
Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes so
you ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
Do not tap into or modify your
vehicle's brake system.
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