Kia Stinger 2023 Owner's Manual page 408

What to do in an emergency
Towing
Towing service
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If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho-
rized 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.
On AWD vehicles, your vehicle must be
towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flat-
bed equipment with all the wheels off
the ground.
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.
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.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
rear of the vehicle should always be
lifted, not the front.
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.
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僅 Ensure any metal parts on the tie-
down straps do not contact painted
surfaces or the face of the wheels.
僅 Do not place straps over the body
panels or through the wheels.
CAUTION
Attaching straps to the chassis, suspen-
sion or other parts of the body can cause
damage.
WARNING
Side and curtain Air bag
If your vehicle is equipped with side and
curtain air bag, set the the ENGINE
START/STOP button to ACC position
when the vehicle is being towed.
The side and curtain air bag may deploy
when the ignition is ON, and the rollover
sensor detects the situation as a rollover.
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