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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
• 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
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
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
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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