Driving your vehicle
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Trailer towing (For europe)
so the vehicle cannot roll. Then
release the parking brake.
Don't let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and
ice can build up under the fenders
and interfere with the steering.
When driving in severe winter condi
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tions where this may happen, you
should periodically check under
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neath the car to be sure the move
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ment of the front wheels and the
steering components is not
obstructed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri
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ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or
chains, flashlight, emergency flares,
sand, shovel, jumper cables, window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover
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alls, blanket, etc.
Trailer towing (For europe)
If you are considering towing with
your car, you should first check with
your country䳓s Department of
Motor Vehicles to determine their
legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requirements
for towing trailers, cars, or other
types of vehicles or apparatus may
differ. Kia recommends to ask an
authorized Kia dealer/service part
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ner.
Towing a trailer
If you don't use the correct equip
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ment and drive improperly, 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.
Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.
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