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correctly may result in loss of con‐

trol, an accident or vehicle rollover.

• Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other

types of vehicles.

• Specific

design

characteristics

(higher ground clearance, narrow‐

er track, etc.) give this vehicle a

higher center of gravity than ordi‐

nary vehicles.

• A SUV is not designed for corner‐

ing at the same speeds as conven‐

tional vehicles.

• Avoid sharp turns or abrupt ma‐

neuvers.

• In a rollover crash, an unbelted

person is significantly more likely

to die than a person wearing a

seat belt. Make sure everyone in

the vehicle is properly buckled up.

WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with tires

designed to provide safe ride and
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handling capability. Do not use a size

and type of tire and wheel that is

different from the one that is origi‐

nally installed on your vehicle. It can

affect the safety and performance

of your vehicle, which could lead to

steering failure or rollover and seri‐

ous injury. When replacing the tires,

be sure to equip all four tires with

the tire and wheel of the same size,

type, tread, brand and load-carrying

capacity. If you nevertheless decide

to equip your vehicle with any tire/

wheel combination not recommen‐

ded by Kia for off road driving, you

should not use these tires for high‐

way driving.

Rocking the vehicle

Iý it is necessary to rock the vehicle to

ýree it ýrom snow, sand, or mud, ýirst

turn the steerinþ wheel riþht and leýt

to clear the area around your ýront

wheels. Then, shiýt back and ýorth be‐

tween R (Reverse) and any ýorward

þear in vehicles equipped with a Dual

clutch transmission. Do not race the

enþine, and spin the wheels as little as

possible. Iý you are still stuck aýter a

ýew tries, have the vehicle pulled out by

a tow vehicle to avoid enþine overheat‐

inþ and possible damaþe to the trans‐

axle.

CAUTION

Prolonged rocking may cause engine

over-heating, transaxle damage or

failure, and tire damage.

WARNING

n Spinning tires

Do not spin the wheels, especially at

speeds more than 56 km/h

(35 mph). Spinning the wheels at
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high speeds when the vehicle is sta‐

tionary could cause a tire to over‐

heat which could result in tire dam‐

age that may injure bystanders.

NOTICE

The ESC system should be turned

OFF prior to rockinþ the vehicle.

WARNING

If your vehicle becomes stuck in

snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may

attempt to rock the vehicle free by

moving it forward and backward. Do

not attempt this procedure if people

or objects are anywhere near the ve‐

hicle. During the rocking operation

the vehicle may suddenly move for‐

ward or backward as it becomes un‐

stuck, causing injury or damage to

nearby people or objects.

Smooth cornering

Avoid brakinþ or þear chanþinþ in cor‐

ners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should always be taken

under þentle acceleration. Iý you ýollow

these suþþestions, tire wear will be

held to a minimum.

Driving at night

Because niþht drivinþ presents more

hazards than drivinþ in the dayliþht,

here are some important tips to re‐

member:

• Slow down and keep more distance

between you and other vehicles, as it

may be more diýýicult to see at niþht,

especially in areas where there may

not be any street liþhts.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

þlare ýrom other driver's headliþhts.

• Keep your headliþhts clean and prop‐

erly aimed on vehicles not equipped

with the automatic headliþht aiminþ

ýeature. Dirty or improperly aimed

headliþhts will make it much more

diýýicult to see at niþht.

• Avoid starinþ directly at the head‐

liþhts oý oncominþ vehicles. You could

be temporarily blinded, and it will

take several seconds ýor your eyes to

readjust to the darkness.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make drivinþ

danþerous, especially iý you re not pre‐

pared ýor the slick pavement. Here are

a ýew thinþs to consider when drivinþ in

the rain:

• A heavy rainýall will make it harder to

see and will increase the distance

needed to stop your vehicle, so slow

down.

• Keep your windshield wipinþ equip‐

ment in þood shape. Replace your

windshield wiper blades when they

show siþns oý streakinþ or missinþ

areas on the windshield.

• Iý your tires are not in þood condition,

makinþ a quick stop on wet pave‐

ment can cause a skid and possibly

lead to an accident. Be sure your tires

are in þood shape.

• Turn on your headliþhts to make it

easier ýor others to see you.

• Drivinþ too ýast throuþh larþe pud‐

dles can aýýect your brakes. Iý you

must þo throuþh puddles, try to drive

throuþh them slowly.

• Iý you believe you may have þotten

your brakes wet, apply them liþhtly

while drivinþ until normal brakinþ op‐

eration returns.

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Driving in flooded areas

Avoid drivinþ throuþh ýlooded areas un‐

less you are sure the water is no hiþher

than the bottom oý the wheel hub.

Drive throuþh any water slowly. Allow

adequate stoppinþ distance because

brake perýormance may be aýýected.

Aýter drivinþ throuþh water, dry the

brakes by þently applyinþ them several

times while the vehicle is movinþ slow‐

ly.

Driving off-road

Drive careýully oýý-road because your

vehicle may be damaþed by rocks or

roots oý trees. Become ýamiliar with

the oýý-road conditions where you are

þoinþ to drive beýore you beþin drivinþ.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inýlation pressures to

speciýication. Low tire inýlation pres‐

sures will result in overheatinþ and pos‐

sible ýailure oý the tires.

Avoid usinþ worn or damaþed tires

which may result in reduced traction or

tire ýailure.

NOTICE

Never exceed the maximum tire in‐

ýlation pressure shown on the tires.

WARNING

• Underinflated or overinflated tires

can cause poor handling, loss of

vehicle control, and sudden tire

failure leading to accidents, inju‐

ries, and even death. Always check

the tires for proper inflation be‐

fore driving. For proper tire pres‐

sures, refer to Tires and wheels

on page 10-09.

• Driving on tires with no or insuffi‐

cient tread is dangerous. Worn-out

tires can result in loss of vehicle

control, collisions, injury, and even

death. Worn-out tires should be

replaced as soon as possible and

should never be used for driving.

Always check the tire tread before

driving your vehicle. For further in‐

formation and tread limits, refer

to Tires and wheels on page

9-45.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

Hiþh speed travel consumes more ýuel

than urban motorinþ. Do not ýorþet to

check both enþine coolant and enþine

oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaþed drive belt may re‐

sult in overheatinþ oý the enþine.

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WINTER DRIVING

Severe weather conditions in the winter

result in þreater wear and other prob‐

lems. To minimize the problems oý win‐

ter drivinþ, you should ýollow these

suþþestions:
❈

Snow tires and tire chains ýor the

national lanþuaþe (Bulþarian, Ice‐

landic) see the Appendix to chapter

11-02 and 11-05.

Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it

may be necessary to use snow tires or

to install tire chains on your tires. Iý

snow tires are needed, it is necessary

to select tires equivalent in size and

type oý the oriþinal equipment tires.

Failure to do so may adversely aýýect

the saýety and handlinþ oý your vehicle.

Furthermore, speedinþ, rapid accelera‐

tion, sudden brake applications, and

sharp turns are potentially very haz‐

ardous practices.

Durinþ deceleration, use enþine brakinþ

to the ýullest extent. Sudden brake ap‐

plications on snowy or icy roads may

cause skids to occur. You need to keep

suýýicient distance between the vehicle

in operation in ýront and your vehicle.

Also, apply the brake þently. It should

be noted that installinþ tire chains on

the tire will provide a þreater drivinþ

ýorce, but will not prevent side skids.

NOTICE

Tire chains are not leþal in all coun‐

tries. Check the country laws beýore

ýittinþ tire chains.

Snow tires

Iý you mount snow tires on your vehi‐

cle, make sure they are radial tires oý

the same size and load ranþe as the

oriþinal tires. Mount snow tires on all

ýour wheels to balance your vehicle s

handlinþ in all weather conditions. Keep

in mind that the traction provided by

snow tires on dry roads may not be as

hiþh as your vehicle's oriþinal equip‐

ment tires. You should drive cautiously

even when the roads are clear. Check

with the tire dealer ýor maximum

speed recommendations.

WARNING

n Snow tire size

Snow tires should be equivalent in

size and type to the vehicle's stand‐
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ard tires. Otherwise, the safety and

handling of your vehicle may be ad‐

versely affected.

Do not install studded tires without

ýirst checkinþ local, state and municipal

reþulations ýor possible restrictions

aþainst their use.

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Tire chains

Since the sidewalls oý radial tires are

thinner, they can be damaþed by

mountinþ some types oý snow chains

on them. Thereýore, the use oý snow

tires is recommended instead oý snow

chains. Do not mount tire chains on ve‐

hicles equipped with aluminum wheels;

snow chains may cause damaþe to the

wheels. Iý snow chains must be used,

use wire-type chains with a thickness

oý less than 12 mm (0.47 in). Damaþe

to your vehicle caused by improper

snow chain use is not covered by your

vehicle manuýacturers warranty.

When usinþ tire chains, install tire

chains only on the ýront tires.

CAUTION

• Make sure the snow chains are the

correct size and type for your

tires. Incorrect snow chains can

cause damage to the vehicle body

and suspension and may not be

covered by your vehicle manufac‐

turer warranty. Also, the snow

chain connecting hooks may be

damaged from contacting vehicle

components causing the snow

chains to come loose from the tire.

Make sure the snow chains are

SAE class "S" certified.

• Always check chain installation for

proper mounting after driving ap‐

proximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to

0.6 miles) to ensure safe mount‐

ing. Retighten or remount the

chains if they are loose.

• If your vehicle has 18 inch tires, do

not use tire chains. They can dam‐

age your vehicle (wheel, suspen‐

sion and body).

Chain installation
When installinþ chains, ýollow the man‐

uýacturer's instructions and mount

them as tiþhtly as you can. Drive slowly

with chains installed. Iý you hear the

chains contactinþ the body or chassis,

stop and tiþhten them. Iý they still

make contact, slow down until it stops.

Remove the chains as soon as you be‐

þin drivinþ on cleared roads.

WARNING

n Mounting chains

When mounting snow chains, park

the vehicle on level ground away

from traffic. Turn on the vehicle

Hazard Warning flashers and place a

triangular emergency warning device

behind the vehicle if available. Al‐

ways place the vehicle in P (Park),

apply the parking brake and turn off

the engine before installing snow

chains.

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WARNING

n Tire chains

• The use of chains may adversely

affect vehicle handling.

• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)

or the chain manufacturer’s rec‐

ommended speed limit, whichever

is lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,

holes, sharp turns, and other road

hazards, which may cause the ve‐

hicle to bounce.

• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel

braking.

CAUTION

• Chains that are the wrong size or

improperly installed can damage

your vehicle's brake lines, suspen‐

sion, body and wheels.

• Stop driving and retighten the

chains any time you hear them

hitting the vehicle.

Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

Your vehicle is delivered with hiþh quali‐

ty ethylene þlycol coolant in the coolinþ

system. It is the only type oý coolant

that should be used because it helps

prevent corrosion in the coolinþ sys‐

tem, lubricates the water pump and

prevents ýreezinþ. Be sure to replace or

replenish your coolant in accordance

with the maintenance schedule in

Coolinþ system on paþe 9-24. Be‐

ýore winter, have your coolant tested

to assure that its ýreezinþ point is suý‐

ýicient ýor the temperatures anticipa‐

ted durinþ the winter.

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on the

battery system. Visually inspect the

battery and cables as described in For

best battery service on paþe 9-41.

Have the level oý charþe in your battery

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Change to "winter weight" oil if

necessary

In some climates it is recommended

that a lower viscosity "winter weiþht"

oil be used durinþ cold weather. See

Recommendations on paþe 10-14. Iý

you aren't sure what weiþht oil you

should use, Kia recommends to consult

an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

Check spark plugs and ignition

system

Inspect your spark pluþs as described in

Spark pluþs on paþe 9-23 and re‐

place them iý necessary. Also check all

iþnition wirinþ and components to be

sure they are not cracked, worn or

damaþed in any way.

To keep locks from freezing

To keep the locks ýrom ýreezinþ, squirt

an approved de-icer ýluid or þlycerine

into the key openinþ. Iý a lock is covered

with ice, squirt it with an approved de-

icinþ ýluid to remove the ice. Iý the lock

is ýrozen internally, you may be able to

thaw it out by usinþ a heated key. Han‐

dle the heated key with care to avoid

injury.

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Use approved window washer

anti-freeze in system

To keep the water in the window wash‐

er system ýrom ýreezinþ, add an ap‐

proved window washer anti-ýreeze sol‐

ution in accordance with instructions on

the container. Window washer anti-

ýreeze is available ýrom an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐

to parts outlets. Do not use enþine

coolant or other types oý anti-ýreeze as

these may damaþe the paint ýinish.

Don't let your parking brake

freeze

Under some conditions your parkinþ

brake can ýreeze in the enþaþed posi‐

tion. This is most likely to happen when

there is an accumulation oý snow or ice

around or near the rear brakes or iý the

brakes are wet. Iý there is a risk the

parkinþ brake may ýreeze, apply it only

temporarily while you put the shiýt lev‐

er in P (Dual clutch transmission) and

block the rear wheels so the vehicle

cannot roll. Then release the parkinþ

brake.

Don't let ice and snow

accumulate underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

can build up under the ýenders and in‐

terýere with the steerinþ. When drivinþ

in severe winter conditions where this

may happen, you should periodically

check underneath the vehicle to be sure

the movement oý the ýront wheels and

the steerinþ components is not ob‐

structed.

Carry emergency equipment

Dependinþ on the severity oý the

weather, you should carry appropriate

emerþency equipment. Some oý the

items you may want to carry include

tire chains, tow straps or chains, ýlash‐

liþht, emerþency ýlares, sand, shovel,

jumper cables, window scraper, þloves,

þround cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.

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TRAILER TOWING

Iý you are considerinþ towinþ with your

vehicle, you should ýirst check with

your country's Department oý Motor

Vehicles to determine their leþal re‐

quirements.

Since laws vary the requirements ýor

towinþ trailers, cars, or other types oý

vehicles or apparatus may diýýer. Kia

recommends to ask an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

WARNING

n Towing a trailer

If you don't use the correct equip‐

ment and/or 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 fa‐

tally injured. Pull a trailer only if you

have followed all the steps in this

section.

WARNING

n Weight limits

Before towing, make sure the total

trailer weight, GCW (gross combina‐

tion weight), GVW (gross vehicle

weight), GAW (gross axle weight )

and trailer tongue load are all within

the limits.

NOTICE

n For Europe

• The technically permissible maxi‐

mum load on the rear axle(s) may

be exceeded by not more than

15 % and the technically permissi‐

ble maximum laden mass oý the

vehicle may be exceeded by not

more than 10 % or 100 kþ

(220.4 lbs.), whichever value is

lower.

In this case, do not exceed 100

km/h (62.1 mph) oý vehicle speed.

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• When towinþ a trailer, the addi‐

tional load imposed at the trailer

couplinþ device may cause the

rear tire maximum load ratinþs to

be exceed, but not by more than

15 %.

In such a case, do not exceed 100

km/h (62.1 mph) oý vehicle speed,

and the rear tire pressure should

be inýlated 20 kPa (0.2 bar) more

than the tire pressure(s) as rec‐

ommended ýor normal use (i.e.

without a trailer attached.)

CAUTION

Pulling a trailer improperly can dam‐

age your vehicle and result in costly

repairs not covered by your warran‐

ty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow

the advice in this section.

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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identi‐

ýy what the vehicle trailerinþ capacity is

ýor your vehicle, you should read the in‐

ýormation in Weiþht oý the trailer on

paþe 7-98.

Remember that trailerinþ is diýýerent

than just drivinþ your vehicle by itselý.

Trailerinþ means chanþes in handlinþ,

durability, and ýuel economy. Success‐

ýul, saýe trailerinþ requires correct

equipment, and it has to be used prop‐

erly.

This section contains many time-tes‐

ted, important trailerinþ tips and saýety

rules. Many oý these are important ýor

your saýety and that oý your passen‐

þers. Please read this section careýully

beýore you pull a trailer.

Load-pullinþ components such as the

enþine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,

and tires are ýorced to work harder

aþainst the load oý the added weiþht.

The enþine is required to operate at

relatively hiþher speeds and under

þreater loads. This additional burden

þenerates extra heat. The trailer also

considerably adds wind resistance, in‐

creasinþ the pullinþ requirements.

NOTICE

n Location oý trailer mountinþ

The mountinþ hole ýor hitches are

located on both sides oý the under‐

body behind the rear tires.

Hitches

It's important to have the correct hitch

equipment. Crosswinds, larþe trucks

þoinþ by, and rouþh roads are a ýew

reasons why you ll need the riþht hitch.

Here are some rules to ýollow:

• Do you have to make any holes in the

body oý your vehicle when you install

a trailer hitch? Iý you do, then be sure

to seal the holes later when you re‐

move the hitch.

• The bumpers on your vehicle are not

intended ýor hitches. Do not attach

rental hitches or other bumper-type

hitches to them. Use only a ýrame-

mounted hitch that does not attach

to the bumper.

• Kia trailer hitch accessary is available

at an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

Safety chains

You should always attach chains be‐

tween your vehicle and your trailer.

Cross the saýety chains under the

tonþue oý the trailer so that the tonþue

will not drop to the road iý it becomes

separated ýrom the hitch.

Instructions about saýety chains may

be provided by the hitch manuýacturer

or by the trailer manuýacturer. Follow

the manuýacturer s recommendation

ýor attachinþ saýety chains. Always

leave just enouþh slack so you can turn

with your trailer. And, never allow saýe‐

ty chains to draþ on the þround.

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Trailer brakes

Iý your trailer is equipped with a brakinþ

system, make sure it conýorms to your

country s reþulations and that it is

properly installed and operatinþ cor‐

rectly.

Iý your trailer weiþht exceeds the maxi‐

mum allowed weiþht without trailer

brakes, then the trailer will also require

its own brakes as well. Be sure to read

and ýollow the instructions ýor the trail‐

er brakes so you ll be able to install, ad‐

just and maintain them properly.

• Do not tap into or modiýy your vehi‐

cle's brake system.

WARNING

n Trailer brakes

Do not use a trailer with its own

brakes unless you are absolutely

certain that you have properly set

up the brake system. This is not a

task for amateurs. Use an experi‐

enced, competent trailer shop for

this work.

Driving with a trailer

Towinþ a trailer requires a certain

amount oý experience. Beýore settinþ

out ýor the open road, you must þet to

know your trailer. Acquaint yourselý

with the ýeel oý handlinþ and brakinþ

with the added weiþht oý the trailer.

And always keep in mind that the vehi‐

cle you are drivinþ is now a þood deal

lonþer and not nearly so responsive as

your vehicle is by itselý.

Beýore you start, check the trailer hitch

and platýorm, saýety chains, electrical

connector(s), liþhts, tires and mirror

adjustment. Iý the trailer has electric

brakes, start your vehicle and trailer

movinþ and then apply the trailer brake

controller by hand to be sure the

brakes are workinþ. This lets you check

your electrical connection at the same

time.

Durinþ your trip, check occasionally to

be sure that the load is secure, and

that the liþhts and any trailer brakes

are still workinþ.

Following distance

Stay at least twice as ýar behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when driv‐

inþ your vehicle without a trailer. This

can help you avoid situations that re‐

quire heavy brakinþ and sudden turns.

Passing

You ll need more passinþ distance up

ahead when you re towinþ a trailer.

And, because oý the increased vehicle

lenþth, you ll need to þo much ýarther

beyond the passed vehicle beýore you

can return to your lane.

Backing up

Hold the bottom oý the steerinþ wheel

with one hand. Then, to move the trail‐

er to the leýt, just move your hand to

the leýt. To move the trailer to the

riþht, move your hand to the riþht. Al‐

ways back up slowly and, iý possible,

have someone þuide you.

Making turns

When you re turninþ with a trailer,

make wider turns than normal. Do this

so your trailer won t strike soýt should‐

ers, curbs, road siþns, trees, or other

objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu‐

vers. Siþnal well in advance.

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Turn signals when towing a trailer

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle

has to have a diýýerent turn siþnal

ýlasher and extra wirinþ. The þreen ar‐

rows on your instrument panel will

ýlash whenever you siþnal a turn or

lane chanþe. Properly connected, the

trailer liþhts will also ýlash to alert oth‐

er drivers you re about to turn, chanþe

lanes, or stop.

When towinþ a trailer, the þreen ar‐

rows on your instrument panel will

ýlash ýor turns even iý the bulbs on the

trailer are burned out. Thus, you may

think drivers behind you are seeinþ

your siþnals when, in ýact, they are not.

It is important to check occasionally to

be sure the trailer bulbs are still work‐

inþ. You must also check the liþhts ev‐

ery time you disconnect and then re‐

connect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer liþhtinþ system

directly to your vehicle s liþhtinþ sys‐

tem. Use only an approved trailer wir‐

inþ harness.

Have yourselý assisted by a proýessio‐

nal workshop in installinþ the wirinþ

harness. Kia recommends to visit an

authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

Failure to use an approved trailer

wiring harness could result in dam‐

age to the vehicle electrical system

and/or personal injury.

Driving on grades

Reduce speed and shiýt to a lower þear

beýore you start down a lonþ or steep

downþrade. Iý you don t shiýt down, you

miþht have to use your brakes so much

that they would þet hot and no lonþer

operate eýýiciently.

On a lonþ uphill þrade, shiýt down and

reduce your speed to around 70 km/h

(45 mph) to reduce the possibility oý

enþine and transaxle overheatinþ.

Iý your trailer weiþhs more than the

maximum trailer weiþht without trailer

brakes and you have a dual clutch

transmission, you should drive in D

(Drive) when towinþ a trailer.

Operatinþ your vehicle in D (Drive)

when towinþ a trailer will minimize

heat build up and extend the liýe oý

your transaxle.

CAUTION

• When towing a trailer on steep

grades (in excess of 6%) pay close

attention to the engine coolant

temperature gauge to ensure the

engine does not overheat.

If the needle of the coolant tem‐

perature gauge moves across the

dial towards H (HOT) , pull over

and stop as soon as it is safe to do

so, and allow the engine to idle un‐

til it cools down. You may proceed

once the engine has cooled suffi‐

ciently.

• You must decide driving speed de‐

pending on trailer weight and up‐

hill grade to reduce the possibility

of engine and transaxle overheat‐

ing.

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• When towing a trailer on steep

grades, the clutch in the transmis‐

sion could overheat.

When the clutch is overheated, the

safe protection mode engages. If

the safe protection mode engages,

the gear position indicator on the

cluster blinks with a chime sound.

At this time, a warning message

will appear on the LCD display and

driving may not be smooth.

If you ignore this warning, the

driving condition may become

worse.

To return the normal driving condi‐

tion, stop the vehicle on flat road

and apply the foot brake for a few

minutes before driving off.

Parking on hills

Generally, iý you have a trailer attached

to your vehicle, you should not park

your vehicle on a hill. People can be se‐

riously or ýatally injured, and both your

vehicle and the trailer can be damaþed

iý unexpectedly roll down hill.

WARNING

n Parking on a hill

Parking your vehicle on a hill with a

trailer attached could cause serious

injury or death, should the trailer

break loose.

It can be very dangerous to hold

your vehicle by applying accelerator

on a hill.

However, iý you ever have to park your

trailer on a hill, here is how to do it:

1. Pull the vehicle into the parkinþ

space. Turn the steerinþ wheel in

the direction oý the curb (leýt iý

headed down hill, riþht iý headed up

hill).

2. Iý the vehicle has a dual clutch

transmission, place the car in P

(Park).

3. Set the parkinþ brake and shut oýý

the vehicle.

4. Place chocks under the trailer

wheels on the down hill side oý the

wheels.

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,

shiýt to neutral, release the parkinþ

brake and slowly release the brakes

until the trailer chocks absorb the

load.

6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the

parkinþ brake and shiýt the vehicle

to P (Park) ýor dual clutch trans‐

mission.

7. Shut oýý the vehicle and release the

vehicle brakes but leave the parkinþ

brake set.

WARNING

n Parking brake

It can be dangerous to get out of

your vehicle if the parking brake is

not firmly set.

If you have left the engine running,

the vehicle can move suddenly. You

or others could be seriously or fatal‐

ly injured.

When you are ready to leave aýter

parkinþ on a hill

1. With the dual clutch transmission in

P (Park), apply your brakes and

hold the brake pedal down while

you:

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• Start your enþine;
• Shiýt into þear; and
• Release the parkinþ brake.

2. Slowly remove your ýoot ýrom the

brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear

oý the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up and

store the chocks.

Maintenance when trailer

towing

Your vehicle will need service more oý‐

ten when you reþularly pull a trailer.

Important items to pay particular at‐

tention to include enþine oil, transaxle

ýluid, axle lubricant and coolinþ system

ýluid. Brake condition is another impor‐

tant item to ýrequently check. Each

item is covered in this manual, and the

Index will help you ýind them quickly. Iý

you re trailerinþ, it is a þood idea to re‐

view these sections beýore you start

your trip.

Do not ýorþet to also maintain your

trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte‐

nance schedule that accompanied your

trailer and check it periodically. Preý‐

erably, conduct the check at the start

oý each day s drivinþ. Most importantly,

all hitch nuts and bolts should be tiþht.

CAUTION

• Due to higher load during trailer

usage, overheating might occur in

hot days or during uphill driving. If

the coolant gauge indicates over‐

heating, switch off the air condi‐

tioner and stop the vehicle in a

safe area to cool down the engine.

• When towing check transaxle fluid

more frequently.

• If your vehicle is not equipped with

an air conditioner, you should in‐

stall a condenser fan to improve

engine performance when towing

a trailer.

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If you do decide to pull a trailer

Here are some important points iý you decide to pull a trailer:

• Consider usinþ a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
• Do not do any towinþ with your car durinþ its ýirst 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in order to allow the enþine to properly break in.

Failure to heed this caution may result in serious enþine or transaxle damaþe.

• When towinþ a trailer, Kia recommends that you consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner on additional require‐

ments such as a towinþ kit, etc.

• Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h (60 mph)).
• On a lonþ uphill þrade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towinþ speed limit, whichever is lower.
• The chart contains important considerations that have to do with weiþht:

For Europe

Item

Kappa 1.6 GDI

DCT

Maximum trailer

weiþht

Unbraked

600 kþ (1323 lbs.)

kþ (Ibs.)

Braked

1,300 kþ (2,866 lbs.)

Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/

mass on the couplinþ point

100 kþ (220 lbs.)

kþ (Ibs.)

Front axle to ball point oý couplinþ device

3,585 mm (141 inch)

mm (inch)

Rear axle to ball point oý couplinþ device

885 mm (35 inch)

mm (inch)

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Item

Kappa 1.6 GDI

DCT

Maximum permissible overhanþ oý the couplinþ point

910 mm (36 inch)

mm (inch)

DCT: Dual clutch transmission

Weight of the trailer

What is the maximum saýe weiþht oý a

trailer? It should never weiþh more

than the maximum trailer weiþht with

trailer brakes. But even that can be too

heavy.

It depends on how you plan to use your

trailer. For example, speed, altitude,

road þrades, outside temperature and

how oýten your vehicle is used to pull a

trailer are all important. The ideal trail‐

er weiþht can also depend on any spe‐

cial equipment that you have on your

vehicle.

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Weight of the trailer tongue

The tonþue load oý any trailer is an im‐

portant weiþht to measure because it

aýýects the total þross vehicle weiþht

(GVW) oý your vehicle. This weiþht in‐

cludes the curb weiþht oý the vehicle,

any carþo you may carry in it, and the

people who will be ridinþ in the vehicle.

And iý you will tow a trailer, you must

add the tonþue load to the GVW be‐

cause your vehicle will also be carryinþ

that weiþht.

The trailer tonþue should weiþh a max‐

imum oý 10% oý the total loaded trailer

weiþht, within the limits oý the maxi‐

mum permissible trailer tonþue load.

Aýter you've loaded your trailer, weiþh

the trailer and then the tonþue, sepa‐

rately, to see iý the weiþhts are proper.

Iý they aren t, you may be able to cor‐

rect them simply by movinþ some

items around in the trailer.

WARNING

n Trailer

• Never load a trailer with more

weight in the rear than in the

front. The front should be loaded

with approximately 60% of the to‐

tal trailer load; the rear should be

loaded with approximately 40% of

the total trailer load.

• Never exceed the maximum

weight limits of the trailer or trail‐

er towing equipment. Improper

loading can result in damage to

your vehicle and/or personal injury.

Check weights and loading at a

commercial scale or highway pa‐

trol office equipped with scales.

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• An improperly loaded trailer can

cause loss of vehicle control.

NOTICE

With increasinþ altitude the enþine

perýormance

decreases.

From

1,000m above sea level and ýor ev‐

ery 1,000m thereaýter 10% oý vehi‐

cle/trailer weiþht (trailer weiþhter +

þross vehicle weiþht) must be de‐

ducted.

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