Kia Stonic (2018 year). Manual — part 19
• Keep your headlights clean and prop‐
erly aimed on vehicles not equipped
with the automatic headlight aiming
feature. Dirty or improperly aimed
headlights will make it much more
difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head‐
lights of oncoming vehicles. You could
be temporarily blinded, and it will
take several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you’re not pre‐
pared for the slick pavement. Here are
a few things to consider when driving in
the rain:
• A heavy rainfall will make it harder to
see and will increase the distance
needed to stop your vehicle, so slow
down.
• Keep your windshield wiping equip‐
ment in good shape. Replace your
windshield wiper blades when they
show signs of streaking or missing
areas on the windshield.
• If your tires are not in good condition,
making a quick stop on wet pave‐
ment can cause a skid and possibly
lead to an accident. Be sure your tires
are in good shape.
• Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large pud‐
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to drive
through them slowly.
• If you believe you may have gotten
your brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking op‐
eration returns.
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas un‐
less you are sure the water is no higher
than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slow‐
ly.
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Driving off-road
Drive carefully off-road because your
vehicle may be damaged by rocks or
roots of trees. Become familiar with
the off-road conditions where you are
going to drive before you begin driving.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to
specification. Low tire inflation pres‐
sures will result in overheating and pos‐
sible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction or
tire failure.
NOTICE
Never exceed the maximum tire in‐
flation 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
tires for proper inflation before
driving. For proper tire pressures,
refer to Tires and wheels on
• 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 car. For further infor‐
mation and tread limits, refer to
Tires and wheels on page 9-06.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
High speed travel consumes more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to
check both engine coolant and engine
oil.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may re‐
sult in overheating of the engine.
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WINTER DRIVING
More severe weather conditions of win‐
ter result in greater wear and other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problem, you should follow these sug‐
gestions:
❈
Snow tires and tire chains for the
national language (Icelandic, Bul‐
garian) see the Appendix to chapter
10.
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. If
snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and
type of the original equipment tires.
Failure to do so may adversely affect
the safety and handling of your car.
Furthermore, speeding, rapid accelera‐
tion, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very haz‐
ardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake ap‐
plications on snowy or icy roads may
cause skids to occur. You need to keep
sufficient distance between the vehicle
in operation in front and your vehicle.
Also, apply the brake gently. It should
be noted that installing tire chains on
the tire will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTICE
Tire chains are not legal in all coun‐
tries. Check the country laws before
fitting tire chains.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehi‐
cle, make sure they are radial tires of
the same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
four wheels to balance your vehicle’s
handling in all weather conditions. Keep
in mind that the traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as
high as your vehicle's original equip‐
ment tires.You should drive cautiously
even when the roads are clear. Check
with the tire dealer for maximum
speed recommendations.
WARNING
n Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stand‐
ard tires. Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be ad‐
versely affected.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of snow
chains. Do not mount tire chains on ve‐
hicles equipped with aluminum wheels;
snow chains may cause damage to the
wheels. If snow chains must be used,
use wire-type chains with a thickness
of less than 12 mm (0.47 in). Damage
to your vehicle caused by improper
snow chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.
Install tire chains only on the front
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
mounting. Retighten or remount
the chains if they are loose.
• Even with the appropriate chain
installed, do not make a full
turn(turn the steering wheel fully
to one side) when driving the vehi‐
cle. (If you are making a full turn,
drive with the speed below
10 km/h.)
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• If your vehicle has 205/55R17 and
205/45R17 size tires, do not use
tire chain; they can damage your
vehicle (wheel, suspension and
body).
Chain installation
When installing chains, follow the man‐
ufacturer's instructions and mount
them as tightly as you can. Drive slowly
with chains installed. If you hear the
chains contacting the body or chassis,
stop and tighten them. If they still
make contact, slow down until it stops.
Remove the chains as soon as you be‐
gin driving 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‐
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ways place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing snow
chains.
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 lockedwheel
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 high quali‐
ty ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant
that should be used because it helps
prevent corrosion in the cooling sys‐
tem, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
Before winter, have your coolant tested
to assure that its freezing point is suf‐
ficient for the temperatures anticipa‐
ted during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the
battery and cables as described in
8-63. Have the level of charge in your
battery checked by a professional
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 weight"
oil be used during cold weather. See
Recommendations on page 9-15. If
you aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, Kia recommends to consult
an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
8-42 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and com‐
ponents to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
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To keep locks from freezing
To keep the locks from freezing, squirt
an approved de-icer fluid or glycerine
into the key opening. If a lock is covered
with ice, squirt it with an approved de-
icing fluid to remove the ice. If the lock
is frozen internally, you may be able to
thaw it out by using a heated key. Han‐
dle the heated key with care to avoid
injury.
Use approved window washer
anti-freeze in system
To keep the water in the window wash‐
er system from freezing, add an ap‐
proved window washer anti-freeze sol‐
ution in accordance with instructions on
the container. Window washer anti-
freeze is available from an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and most au‐
to parts outlets. Do not use engine
coolant or other types of anti-freeze as
these may damage the paint finish.
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged posi‐
tion. This is most likely to happen when
there is an accumulation of snow or ice
around or near the rear brakes or if the
brakes are wet. If there is a risk the
parking brake may freeze, apply it only
temporarily while you put the shift lev‐
er in P (automatic transaxle) or in first
or reverse gear (manual transaxle) and
block the rear wheels 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 in‐
terfere with the steering. When driving
in severe winter conditions where this
may happen, you should periodically
check underneath the car to be sure
the movement of the front wheels and
the steering components is not ob‐
structed.
Carry emergency equipment
Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the
items you may want to carry include
tire chains, tow straps or chains, flash‐
light, emergency flares, sand, shovel,
jumper cables, window scraper, gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
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TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)
If you are considering towing with your
car, you should first check with your
country’s Department of Motor Vehi‐
cles to determine their legal require‐
ments.
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 partner.
WARNING
n Towing a trailer
If you don't use the correct equip‐
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 pas‐
sengers could be seriously or fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if you have
followed all the steps in this section.
WARNING
n Weight limits
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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.
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 of the
vehicle may be exceeded by not
more than 10 % or 100 kg
(220.4 lbs), whichever value is low‐
er. In this case, do not exceed
100 km/h (62.1 mph) for vehicle of
category
M1
or
80
km/h
(49.7 mph) for vehicle of category
N1.
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• When towing a trailer, the addi‐
tional load imposed at the trailer
coupling device may cause the
rear tire maximum load ratings to
be exceeded, but not by more
than 15%. In such a case, do not
exceed 100 km/h, and the rear tire
pressure should be at least 20 kPa
(0.2 bar) above the tire pressure(s)
as recommended for 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.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identi‐
fy what the vehicle trailering capacity is
for your vehicle, you should read the in‐
formation in Weight of the trailer on
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Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Success‐
ful, safe trailering requires correct
equipment, and it has to be used prop‐
erly.
This section contains many time-tes‐
ted, important trailering tips and safety
rules. Many of these are important for
your safety and that of your passen‐
gers. Please read this section carefully
before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are forced to work harder
against the load of the added weight.
The engine is required to operate at
relatively higher speeds and under
greater loads. This additional burden
generates extra heat. The trailer also
considerably adds wind resistance, in‐
creasing pulling requirements.
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NOTICE
n Location of trailer mounting
CUV
After removing rear bumper and
back beam, hitch equipment can be
installed. The rear bumper should be
reinstalled after completion of hitch
equipment installation.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few
reasons why you’ll need the right hitch.
Here are some rules to follow:
• Do you have to make any holes in the
body of your vehicle when you install
a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure
to seal the holes later when you re‐
move the hitch.
If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust
can get into your vehicle, as well as
dirt and water.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches. Use only a frame-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 safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer so that the tongue
will not drop to the road if it becomes
separated from the hitch.
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Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufacturer
or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always
leave just enough slack so you can turn
with your trailer. And, never allow safe‐
ty chains drag on the ground.
Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking
system, make sure it conforms to your
country’s regulations and that it is
properly installed and operating cor‐
rectly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes loaded, then it needs its own
brakes and they must be adequate. Be
sure to read and follow the instructions
for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able
to install, adjust and maintain them
properly.
• Don’t tap into your vehicle's brake
system.
WARNING
n Trailer brakes
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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
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting
out for the open road, you must get to
know your trailer. Acquaint yourself
with the feel of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehi‐
cle you are driving is now a good deal
longer and not nearly so responsive as
your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check
your electrical connection at the same
time.
During your trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure, and
that the lights and trailer brakes are
still working.
Following distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when driv‐
ing your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that re‐
quire heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer.
And, because of the increased vehicle
length, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you
can return to your lane.
Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trail‐
er to the left, just move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right. Al‐
ways back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do this
so your trailer won’t strike soft should‐
ers, curbs, road signs, trees, or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneu‐
vers. Signal well in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring. The green ar‐
rows on your instrument panel will
flash whenever you signal a turn or
lane change. Properly connected, the
trailer lights will also flash to alert oth‐
er drivers you’re about to turn, change
lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green ar‐
rows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the
trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing
your signals when, in fact, they are not.
It’s important to check occasionally to
be sure the trailer bulbs are still work‐
ing. You must also check the lights ev‐
ery time you disconnect and then re‐
connect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting sys‐
tem. Use only an approved trailer wir‐
ing harness.
Have yourself assisted by a professio‐
nal workshop in installing the wiring
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 the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get
hot and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 km/h
(45 mph) to reduce the possibility of
engine and transaxle overheating.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trailer
brakes and you have an automatic
transaxle, you should drive in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer.
Operating your vehicle in D (Drive)
when towing a trailer will minimize
heat build up and extend the life of
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 temperature
gauge moves across the dial to‐
wards H (HOT) (or 130°C /
260°F) , pull over and stop as soon
as it is safe to do so, and allow the
engine to idle until it cools down.
You may proceed once the engine
has cooled sufficiently.
• You must decide the driving speed
depending on trailer weight and
uphill grade to reduce the possibili‐
ty of engine and transaxle over‐
heating.
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Parking on hills
Generally, if you have a trailer attached
to your vehicle, you should not park
your vehicle on a hill. People can be se‐
riously or fatally injured, and both your
vehicle and the trailer can be damaged
if 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.
However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking
space. Turn the steering wheel in
the direction of the curb (right if
headed down hill, left if headed up
hill).
2. If the vehicle has a manual trans‐
axle, place the car in neutral. If the
vehicle has an automatic transaxle,
place the car in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off
the vehicle.
4. Place chocks under the trailer
wheels on the down hill side of the
wheels.
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes,
shift to neutral, release the parking
brake and slowly release the brakes
until the trailer chocks absorb the
load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the
parking brake and shift the vehicle
to R (Reverse) for manual transaxle
or P (Park) for automatic transaxle.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the
vehicle brakes but leave the parking
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 after
parking on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neu‐
tral or automatic transaxle in P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold
the brake pedal down while you:
• Start your engine;
• Shift into gear; and
• Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
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Maintenance when trailer
towing
Your vehicle will need service more of‐
ten when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular at‐
tention to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cool‐
ing system fluid. Brake condition is an‐
other important item to frequently
check. Each item is covered in this man‐
ual, and the Index will help you find
them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a
good idea to review these sections be‐
fore you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trail‐
er and hitch. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably,
conduct the check at the start of each
day’s driving. Most importantly, all
hitch nuts and bolts should be tight.
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 A/C and
stop the vehicle in a safe area to
cool down the engine.
• When towing, check the 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.
If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
• Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway
control.
• Do not do any towing with your car
during its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)
in order to allow the engine to prop‐
erly break in. Failure to heed this cau‐
tion may result in serious engine or
transaxle damage.
• When towing a trailer, Kia recom‐
mends that you consult an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner on ad‐
ditional requirements such as a tow‐
ing kit, etc.
• Always drive your vehicle at a moder‐
ate speed (less than 100 km/h
(60 mph)).
• On a long uphill grade, do not exceed
70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted tow‐
ing speed limit, whichever is lower.
• The chart contains important consid‐
erations that have to do with weight:
For Europe
Item
1.0L T-GDI
1.2L MPI
1.4L MPI
1.6L Diesel
6M/T
5M/T
6M/T
6M/T
Maximum
trailer
weight
Without brake System
450 (992)
450 (992)
450 (992)
450 (992)
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Item
1.0L T-GDI
1.2L MPI
1.4L MPI
1.6L Diesel
6M/T
5M/T
6M/T
6M/T
kg (Ibs.)
With brake System
1,110 (2,447)
910 (2,006)
1,000 (2,204)
1,110
(2,447)
Maximum permissible static vertical
load on the coupling device
75 (165)
kg (Ibs.)
Recommended distance from rear
wheel center to coupling point
805 (32)
mm (inch)
Weight of the trailer
A : Tongue Load
B : Total Trailer Weight
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more
than the maximum trailer weight 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 grades, outside temperature and
how often your vehicle is used to pull a
trailer are all important. The ideal trail‐
er weight can also depend on any spe‐
cial equipment that you have on your
vehicle.
Weight of the trailer tongue
A : Gross Axle Weight
B : Gross Vehicle Weight
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The tongue load of any trailer is an im‐
portant weight to measure because it
affects the total gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight in‐
cludes the curb weight of the vehicle,
any cargo you may carry in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle.
And if you tow a trailer, you must add
the tongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
The trailer tongue should weigh a max‐
imum of 10% of the total loaded trailer
weight, within the limits of the maxi‐
mum trailer tongue load permissible.
After you've loaded your trailer, weigh
the trailer and then the tongue, sepa‐
rately, to see if the weights are proper.
If they aren’t, you may be able to cor‐
rect them simply by moving some
items around in the trailer.
WARNING
n Trailer
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• 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.
• An improperly loaded trailer can
cause loss of vehicle control.
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VEHICLE WEIGHT
This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle, to keep your
loaded vehicle weight within its design
rating capability. Properly loading your
vehicle will provide maximum return of
the vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize your‐
self with the following terms for deter‐
mining your vehicle's weight ratings,
from the vehicle's specifications and
the certification label:
Base curb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle includ‐
ing a full tank of fuel and all standard
equipment. It does not include passen‐
gers, cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle curb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Curb Weight, including cargo
and optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
curb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle
(front or rear). These numbers are
shown on the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Curb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight
rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
of the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer‐
tification label located on the driver’s
(or front passenger’s) door sill.
Overloading
WARNING
n Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating (GAWR)
and the gross vehicle weight rating
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(GVWR) for your vehicle are on the
certification label attached to the
driver's (or front passenger’s) door.
Exceeding these ratings can cause
an accident or vehicle damage. You
can calculate the weight of your load
by weighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your vehi‐
cle.
Driving your vehicle
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Road warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02
Hazard warning flasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-02
In case of an emergency while driving. . . . . . . . .. 7-03
If the engine will not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-04
Emergency starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-05
Jump starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-05
Push-starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-06
If the engine overheats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-07
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) . . . . . . ... 7-08
System Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-08
TPMS Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-08
Indication of Low Tire Pressure. . . . . . . . . . ..7-09
Tire Pressure Monitoring System malfunction. . . . 7-10
Reference : Indicator Light Status. . . . . . . . . . 7-11
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire). . . . . . . .. 7-12
Jack and tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Removing and storing the spare tire. . . . . . . . .7-12
Changing tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Jack label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
EC Declaration of Conformity for Jack. . . . . . . .. 7-19
If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit). . . . . . 7-20
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK). . . . . ..7-22
Using the Tire Mobility Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-23
Distributing the sealant. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-24
Checking the tire inflation pressure. . . . . . . . ...7-24
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit. . . . 7-25
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-26
Towing service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-26
Removable towing hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Emergency towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
Emergency commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-30
What to do in an emergency
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