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What to do in an emergency Towing
Towing
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an autho
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rised 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 (1) or
flatbed is recommended.
When flatbed is unavailable
2-wheel drive vehicle can be to Emer
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gency towing precautionsnd (without
dollies) and parking brake released.
Shift to N (Neutral) to tow a vehicle with
the tyres on the ground. For more
details, refer to "Shift lock system" on
page 5-34.
僅 If any of the loaded wheels or suspen
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sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the driven
wheels on the ground, use a towing
dolly under the driven wheels.
僅 Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the driven wheels on the ground
as this may cause damage to the
vehicle.
僅 Attaching straps to the chassis, sus
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pension or other parts of the body can
cause damage.
Removable towing hook