Kia Automobile User Manual page 214

Driving tips
Maintenance when trailer tow-
ing
Your vehicle will need service more
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often when you regularly pull a trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
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attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
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dition is another important item to
frequently check. Each item is cov-
ered in this manual, and the Index
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will help you find them quickly. If
you're trailering, it's a good idea to
5 review these sections before you
start your trip.
Don't forget to also maintain your
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trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance schedule that accompanied
your trailer and check it periodically.
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Preferably, conduct the check at the
start of each day's driving. Most
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importantly, all hitch nuts and bolts
should be tight.
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CAUTION
• Due to higher load during
trailer usage, overheating
might occur in hot days or
during uphill driving. If the
coolant gauge indicates over-
heating, switch off the A/C and
stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
• When towing check transaxle
fluid more frequently.
• If your vehicle is not equipped
with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan
for engine performance when
towing a trailer.