Towing Service - Kia Optima 2017 Owner's Manual

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Towing service

If emergency towing is necessary, we

recommend having it done by an au‐

thorized Kia dealer or a commercial

tow-truck service. Proper lifting and

towing procedures are necessary to

prevent damage to the vehicle. The use

of wheel dollies (1) or flatbed is recom‐

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with

the rear wheels on the ground (without

dollies) and the front wheels off the

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen‐

sion components are damaged or the

vehicle is being towed with the front

wheels on the ground, use a towing

dolly under the front wheels.

When being towed by a commercial

tow truck and wheel dollies are not

used, the front of the vehicle should al‐

ways be lifted, not the rear.

If the EPB does not release normally,

we recommend that you contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the

ground as this may cause damage

to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equip‐

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

When towing your vehicle in an emer‐

gency without wheel dollies:

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC

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