Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual page 436

What to do in an emergency
Towing
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, have
it done by authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
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CAUTION
The AWD vehicle should never be towed
with the wheels on the ground. This can
cause serious damage to the transmis-
sion or the AWD system.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bag, set the ENGINE START/
STOP button to ACC position when the
vehicle is being towed.
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The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the ENGINE START/STOP button
to ON position and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a rollover.
NOTICE
If the EPB does not release normally,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat-
bed tow truck and have the system
checked.
Towing without wheel dollies
when using a towing service
When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button to ACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
2-wheel drive vehicle (front wheel drive)
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CAUTION
Towing gear position
Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may cause
internal damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
僅 If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-
sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing
dolly under the front wheels.
Towing