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Driving your vehicle
bumper-type hitches. Use only a
frame-mounted hitch that does
not attach to the bumper.
Any part of the rear number plate
or lighting devices of the vehicle
must not be obscured by the
mechanical coupling device.
If the rear number plate and/or
lighting devices can be obscured
partially by any part of the
mechanical coupling device,
mechanical coupling devices that
cannot be easily removed or repo-
sitioned without use of any tools,
except an easily operated (i.e. an
effort not exceeding 20 Nm)
release key which is supplied by
the manufacturer of the coupling
device, are not permitted for use.
Please note that the mechanical
coupling device that is fitted and
not in use must always be
removed or repositioned if the
rear number plate and/or rear
lighting devices are obscured by
any part of the mechanical cou-
pling device.
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Kia trailer hitch accessory is avail-
able at an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
Safety chains
You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your
trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the tongue of the trailer so
that the tongue will not drop to the
road if it becomes separated from
the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains
may be provided by the hitch manu-
facturer or by the trailer manufac-
turer. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for attaching
safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with
your trailer. And, never allow safety
chains drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a
braking system, make sure it con-
forms to your country's regulations
and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without
trailer brakes loaded, then it needs
its own brakes and they must be
adequate. Be sure to read and fol-
low the instructions for the trailer
brakes so you'll be able to install,
adjust and maintain them properly.
Trailer towing (if equipped)
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