Towing - Kia EV9 2024 Manual

What to do in an emergency

Towing

If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho -
rized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service.
Towing service
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Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
WARNING
Side and Curtain Air Bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bags, place the EV button in
OFF or ACC when the vehicle is being
towed.
The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the EV button is ON, and the roll -
over sensor detects the tow as a rollover.
CAUTION
僅 Do not tow the vehicle forward with
the rear wheels on the ground as this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
僅 Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
僅 The AWD vehicle should never be
towed with the wheels on the ground.
This can cause serious damage to the
vehicle or the AWD system.
WARNING
僅 If you tow the vehicle while the rear
wheels are touching the ground, the
vehicle motor may generate electric -
ity, the motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.
僅 When a vehicle fire occurs due to the
battery, there is a risk of a second fire.
Contact the fire department when
towing the vehicle.
When the vehicle is being towed with a
tow truck or it needs to be moved, move
the vehicle very short distance (within 32
ft. (10 m)) with a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph). The vehicle should be in N (Neu -
tral) and the parking brake should be
disengaged. If the parking brake and
gear change operations are unavailable,
move the vehicle with the rear wheels
off the ground.
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