Tow Mode; Economical Operation - Kia Telluride 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving your vehicle
TOW mode (if equipped)
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Press TOW mode button on the left side
of the crashpad to activate TOW mode.
The vehicle will adjust the power output,
transmission, braking, and ESC to assist
towing. TOW mode indicator will be
shown on the LCD display.
The maximum towing capacity can be
adjusted in 3 stages.
僅 Heavy
僅 Medium
僅 Light
NOTICE
僅 In order to maximize driving comfort,
ISG will not be activated.
僅 When accelerating in uphill, the vehi-
cle will adjust the brake pressure to
avoid rolling back.
僅 When TOW mode is on, some driver
assistance system may be limited.
僅 Drive mode is deactivated when TOW
mode is on.
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Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
miles (kilometers) you can get from a
gallon (liter) of fuel.To operate your vehi-
cle as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
僅 Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod-
erate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and main-
tain a steady cruising speed. Don't
race between stoplights. Try to adjust
your speed to the traffic so you don't
have to change speeds unnecessar-
ily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever pos-
sible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can avoid
unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.
僅 Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
you drive, the more fuel your vehicle
uses. Driving at a moderate speed,
especially on the highway, is one of
the most effective ways to reduce fuel
consumption.
僅 Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal may cause the
brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
僅 Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pres-
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces-
sary tire wear. Check the tire pres-
sures at least once a month.

TOW mode