Towing - Kia Telluride 2023 Owner's 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.
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Proper lifting and towing procedures are
necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle. The use of wheel dollies (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
On Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles, it
is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheel on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
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 front of
the vehicle should always be lifted, not
the rear.
On All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, your
vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift
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and dollies or flatbed equipment with all
the wheels off the ground.
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
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.
CAUTION
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僅 Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to the
transmission.
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