Kia OPTIMA PHEV - Towing; Transportation; Storage; Towing and Transportation Procedures

8. Towing / Transportation /
Storage
8.1 Towing and Transportation
If
emergency towing is necessary,
we
recommend
having it done by an
authorized
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 or flatbed
is
recommended
.
In
the event of an accident, the high voltage system must be disabled. The safety plug
must
be removed from the high voltage battery according to one of the methods described
in
sections
of page 9-14 to disable the vehicle.
Towing
the Optima Hybrid Electric Vehicle is not
different
from towing a conventional FWD vehicle.
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•
Never tow the vehicle with the
front wheels
on the ground (forward or
backward), as this
may cause fire or damage to the motor.
• When towing the Niro HEV in an emergency
without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the transmission shift lever in N
3. Release the parking brake.
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