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What to do in an emergency Towing
2. Place the transmission shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Failure to place the transmission shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause internal
damage to the transmission.
Removable towing hook (if
equipped)
1. Open the tailgate, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the
upper part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorised
Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo
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rarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis
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tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,