Kia Automobile User Manual page 238

In case of an emergency
WARNING
Use extreme caution when tow-
1
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
2
driving maneuvers
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing
3
hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing
cable or chain may break and
4
cause serious injury or dam-
age.
5
• If the towing vehicle can hard-
ly move, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
6
Authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
7
• Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.
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which
• Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so that the towing
strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
When your vehicle is being
towed by another vehicle
other than a tow truck (In case
of an emergency)
• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so
the steering wheel isn't locked.
• Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
• Release the parking bake.
• Vehicle equipped with automatic
transaxles should not exceed 45
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km/h (28 mph) and should not be
towed more than 80 km (50 miles).
• Vehicle equipped with manual
transmissions should not be towed
in excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and
should not be towed more than
645 km (400 miles).