Kia Sonet QY 2021 Owner's Manual page 346

What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing
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If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorised Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing hook under the front (or
rear) of the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing the vehicle. A
driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
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Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its
own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier
than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles
should communicate with each
other frequently.
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body of
your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi-
cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook pro-
vided.
Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-
cle in a slow and gradual manner
whilst maintaining tension on the
tow rope or chain to start or drive
the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks
and the vehicle may be damaged.
Towing