Kia CADENZA 2020 Owner's Manual page 444

What to do in an emergency
CAUTION
• Using a portion of the vehicle
other than the tow hooks for
towing may damage the body
of your vehicle.
• Attach a towing strap to the
tow hook.
• Use only a cable or chain
specifically intended for use
in towing vehicles. Securely
fasten the cable or chain to
the towing hook provided.
• Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle in a slow and gradual
manner while maintaining ten-
sion on the tow rope or chain
to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the
vehicle may be damaged.
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• Before emergency towing, check if
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply it
steadily and with even force.
• To avoid damaging the hook, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
WARNING
- Emergency
Towing Precautions
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing hook
and towing cable or chain. The
hook and towing cable or
chain may break and cause
serious injury or damage.
• If the disabled vehicle is
unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.
• Keep away from the vehicle
during towing.
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