What To Do In An Emergency - Kia Sorento 2023 Owner's Manual

What to do in an emergency

What to do in an emergency
Towing
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, have
it done by authorized 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 recommended.
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CAUTION
The AWD vehicle should never be towed
with the wheels on the ground. This can
cause serious damage to the transmis-
sion or the AWD system.
WARNING
Side and curtain air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bag, set the ENGINE START/
STOP button to ACC position when the
vehicle is being towed.
The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the ENGINE START/STOP button
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to ON position and the rollover sensor
detects the situation as a rollover.
NOTICE
If the EPB does not release normally,
take your vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer by loading the vehicle on a flat-
bed tow truck and have the system
checked.
Towing without wheel dollies
when using a towing service
When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the ENGINE START/STOP button
to ACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
2-wheel drive vehicle (front wheel drive)
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CAUTION
Towing gear position
Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may cause
internal damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
僅 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.
What to do in an emergency