Kia Carnival 2023 Owner's Manual page 466

Driving your vehicle
extra heat. The trailer also considerably
adds wind resistance, increasing pulling
requirements.
OKA4040588N
NOTICE
Location of trailer mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are
located on both sides of the underbody
behind the rear tires.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
sons why you'll need the right hitch.
Here are some rules to follow:
僅 Do you have to make any holes in the
body of your vehicle when you install
a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure
to seal the holes later when you
remove the hitch.
If you don't seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust
can get into your vehicle, as well as
dirt and water.
僅 The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the
bumper.
僅 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, mechani-
cal coupling devices that can not be
easily removed or repositioned with-
out use of any tool, except an easily
operated (i.e. an effort not exceeding
20 N・m) release key which is supplied
by the manufacturer of the coupling
device, are not permitted for use.
Please note that the mechanical cou-
pling device that is fitted and not in
use should always be removed or
repositioned if the rear number plate
and/or rear lighting devices are
obscured by any part of the mechani-
cal coupling device.
僅 Kia trailer hitch accessory is available
at an authorized Kia dealer.
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 manufacturer or
by the trailer manufacturer. 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 drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to your
country's regulations and that it is prop-
erly installed and operating correctly.
Trailer towing
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