Towing - Kia Soul 2023 Manual

What to do in an emergency

Towing

If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho-
rized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service.
Towing service
OSK3062017N
Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
On FWD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the rear wheel on the
ground (without dollies) and the front
wheels off the ground. If any of the
loaded wheels or suspension compo-
nents 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 always be lifted, not the rear.
WARNING
Side and curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bag, ignition switch to LOCK
or ACC position when the vehicle is
being towed.
The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the ignition switch is ON, and the
rollover sensor detects the situation as a
rollover.
CAUTION
Towing
OSK3062018L
OSK3062019L
僅 Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to the
transmission.
僅 Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
僅 Do not tow the vehicle with four
wheels in contact with the ground if it
is the vehicle equipped with IVT. Oth-
erwise, the transmission will be seri-
ously damaged. Also, make sure not
to tow the vehicle connecting it with
other vehicles including camper vans.
WARNING
僅 If you tow the vehicle while the front
wheels are touching the ground, the
vehicle motor may generate electricity
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