Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 357

Driving your vehicle
which is supplied by the manufacturer of
the coupling device, are not permitted
for use. Please note that the mechanical
coupling device that is fitted and not in
use must always be removed or reposi -
tioned if the rear number plate and/or
rear lighting devices are obscured by
any part of the mechanical coupling
device.
NOTICE
僅 The technically permissible maximum
load on the rear axle(s) may not be
exceeded by more than 15% and the
maximum laden mass of the vehicle
may not be exceeded by more than
10% or 220.4 lbs (100 kg), whichever
value is lower. Do not exceed 100 km/
h (60 mph) for an M1 category vehicle
or 80 km/h (50 mph) for an N1 cate -
gory vehicle.
僅 When towing a trailer, the additional
load imposed at the trailer coupling
device may cause the rear tire maxi -
mum load ratings to be exceeded, but
not by more than 15%. In such a case,
do not exceed 60 miles (100 km/h),
and the rear tire pressure should be at
least 0.2 bar (20 kPa) above the tire
pressure(s) as recommended for nor -
mal use (i.e. without a trailer
attached).
CAUTION
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage
your vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by the warranty. To pull a
trailer correctly, follow the advice in this
section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
your vehicle, refer to "Weight of the
trailer" on page 6-62 that appears later
in this section.
Trailering driving is different than with -
out one. Trailering changes in handling,
durability, and energy economy. Safe
trailering requires correct equipment
and is used properly.
This section contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these tips are important for
your safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the
motor, gear, wheel assemblies, and tires
are forced to work harder against the
load of the added weight. The motor is
required to operate at relatively higher
speeds and under greater loads. This
additional burden generates extra heat.
The trailer also adds considerable wind
resistance, increasing pulling require -
ments.
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NOTICE
Location of Trailer Mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are
located on both sides of the underbody
behind the rear tires.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks,
and rough roads are examples of why
Trailer towing
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