Kia Carnival 2022 Owner's Manual page 565

What to do in an emergency
CAUTION
Towing
OKA4060017N
OKA4060016N
Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the
ground, as this may cause dam -
age to the transmission.
Do not tow with sling-type equip -
ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
Do not tow the vehicle with four
wheels in contact with the ground
if it is the vehicle equipped with
AT. Otherwise, the transmission
will be seriously damaged. Also,
make sure not to tow the vehicle
connecting it with other vehicles
including camper vans.
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle while the
front wheels are touching the
ground, the vehicle motor may
generate electricity and the
motor components may be dam -
aged or a fire may occur.
When a vehicle fire occurs due to
the battery, there is a risk of a
second fire. Contact the fire
department when towing the
vehicle.
Towing without wheel dollies when
using a towing service
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Set the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button to ACC posi -
tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Towing gear position
Failure to shift to N (Neutral) may
cause internal damage to the vehi -
cle.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission
If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transmission is in
neutral. Be sure the steering is
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button in the ACC position. A
driver must be in the towed vehi -
Towing
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