Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 475

TOWING
Towing service
Iý emerþency towinþ is necessary, we
recommend havinþ it done by an au‐
thorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow
truck service. Proper liýtinþ and towinþ
procedures are necessary to prevent
damaþe to the vehicle. The use oý
wheel dollies (1) or ýlatbed is recom‐
mended.
On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
þround (without dollies) and the ýront
wheels oýý the þround. Iý any oý the
loaded wheels or suspension compo‐
nents are damaþed or the vehicle is be‐
inþ towed with the ýront wheels on the
þround, use a towinþ dolly under the
ýront wheels. When beinþ towed by a
commercial tow truck and wheel dollies
are not used, the ýront oý the vehicle
should always be liýted, not the rear.
CAUTION
• 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
equipment.
When towinþ your vehicle in an emer‐
þency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the iþnition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shiýt lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parkinþ brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter‐
nal damage to the transaxle.
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