Kia Ceed 2006 - Trailer Towing

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TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)
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NOTICE
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
follow the advice in this section.
WARNING - Towing a
trailer
If you don't use the correct
equipment and drive properly,
you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the
trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well - or even at
all. You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in
this section.
Engine
1.4/
1.6 2.0 Engine 1.6 2.0
Item
Engine
M/T A/T
Engine Engine
Maximum Without brake 550 550 550 550 550
trailer System (1212) (1212) (1212) (1212) (1212)
weight With brake 1200 1500 1400 1400 1500
kg (Ibs.) System (2645) (3301) (3086) (3086) (3307)
Maximum permissible
static vertical load on
55 75 75 75 75
the coupling device
kg (Ibs.)
Recommended distance
from rear wheel centre
to coupling point
820
mm (Inch)
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
Petrol Engine Diesel Engine