Kia Soul EV 2018 Owner's Manual page 382

When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
- Towing gear
position
Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) may cause internal
damage to the transaxle.
WARNING
- Towing EV
• If you tow the vehicle while the
front wheels are touching the
ground, the vehicle motor may
generate electricity and the
motor components may be
damaged or a fire may occur.
• When a vehicle fire occurs
due to the battery, there is a
risk of a second fire. Contact
the fire department when tow-
ing the vehicle.
Removable towing hook
■
Front
■
Rear
1. Remove the towing hook from the
tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
What to do in an emergency
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and
install the cover after use.
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