Kia Telluride (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 27

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Economical operation

䳜 Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This

can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these
components. In addition, driving
with your foot resting on the
brake pedal may cause the brakes
to overheat, which reduces their
effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.

䳜 Take care of your tires. Keep

them inflated to the recom-
mended pressure. Incorrect infla-
tion, either too much or too little,
results in unnecessary tire wear.
Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.

䳜 Be sure that the wheels are

aligned correctly. Improper align-
ment can result from hitting
curbs or driving too fast over
irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as
well as greater fuel consumption.

䳜 Keep your vehicle in good condi-

tion. For better fuel economy and
reduced maintenance costs,
maintain your vehicle in accor-
dance with "Scheduled mainte-
nance service" on page 7-9. If you
drive your vehicle in severe condi-
tions, more frequent maintenance
is required (Refer to "Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions -
Non Turbo Models" on page 7-12
for details).

䳜 Keep your vehicle clean. For maxi-

mum service, your vehicle should
be kept clean and free of corro-
sive materials. It is especially
important that mud, dirt, ice, etc.
not be allowed to accumulate on
the underside of the vehicle. This
extra weight can result in
increased fuel consumption and
also contribute to corrosion.

䳜 Travel lightly. Don't carry unnec-

essary weight in your vehi-
cle.Weight reduces fuel economy.

䳜 Don't let the engine idle longer

than necessary. If you are waiting
(and not in traffic), turn off your
engine and restart only when
you're ready to go.

䳜 Remember, your vehicle does not

require extended warm-up. After
the engine has started, allow the
engine to run for 10 to 20 sec-
onds prior to placing the vehicle in
gear. In very cold weather, how-
ever, give your engine a slightly
longer warm-up period.

䳜 Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the

engine. Lugging is driving too
slowly in a very high gear result-
ing in engine bucking. If this hap-
pens, shift to a lower gear. Over-
revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be
avoided by shifting at the recom-
mended speed.

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䳜 Use your air conditioning spar-

ingly. The air conditioning system
is operated by engine power so
your fuel economy is reduced
when you use it.

䳜 Open windows at high speeds can

reduce fuel economy.

䳜 Fuel economy is less in cross-

winds and headwinds. To help off-
set some of this loss, slow down
when driving in these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating
condition is important both for
economy and safety. Therefore,
have an authorized Kia dealer per-
form scheduled inspections and
maintenance.

WARNING

Engine off during motion
Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function prop-
erly without the engine running. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in loss
of vehicle steering. Keep the engine
on and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect.

Special driving conditions

If driving conditions deteriorate due
to poor weather or road conditions,
you should pay even more attention
than usual to your driving.

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions
are encountered such as water,
snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar haz-
ards, follow these suggestions:
䳜 Drive cautiously and allow extra

distance for braking.

䳜 Avoid sudden braking or steering.
䳜 When braking with non-ABS

brakes pump the brake pedal with
a light up-and-down motion until
the vehicle is stopped.

䳜 Do not pump the brake pedal on a

vehicle equipped with ABS.

䳜 If stalled in snow, mud, or sand,

use the second gear. Accelerate
slowly to avoid spinning the drive
wheels.

䳜 Use sand, rock salt, or other non-

slip material under the drive
wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.

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Reducing the risk of a rollover

This multi-purpose passenger vehi-
cle is defined as a Sports Utility
Vehicle (SUV). Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. SUV's
have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capa-
ble of performing in a wide variety
of offroad applications.

Specific design characteristics give
them a higher center of gravity than
ordinary vehicles. An advantage of
the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, which
allows you to anticipate problems.

They are not designed for cornering
at the same speeds as conventional
passenger vehicles, any more than
low-slung sports vehicles are
designed to perform satisfactorily in
off-road conditions. Due to this risk,
driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat
belts.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-
son is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can
make to reduce the risk of a rollover.

If at all possible, avoid sharp turns
or abrupt maneuvers, do not load
your roof rack with heavy cargo,
and never modify your vehicle in any
way.

WARNING

Rollover
As with other Sports Utility Vehicle
(SUV), failure to operate this vehicle
correctly may result in loss of con-
trol, an accident or vehicle rollover.
䳜 Utility vehicles have a significantly

higher rollover rate than other
types of vehicles.

䳜 Specific design characteristics

(higher ground clearance, nar-
rower track, etc.) give this vehicle
a higher center of gravity than
ordinary vehicles.

䳜 A SUV is not designed for corner-

ing at the same speeds as con-
ventional vehicles.

䳜 Avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers.

䳜 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
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,

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be sure to equip all four tires with
the tire and wheel of the same size,
type, tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.

Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle
to free it from snow, sand, or mud,
first turn the steering wheel right
and left to clear the area around
your front wheels. Then, shift back
and forth between R (Reverse) and
any forward gear.

Do not race the vehicle, and spin the
wheels as little as possible. If you
are still stuck after a few tries, have
the vehicle pulled out by a tow vehi-
cle to avoid vehicle overheating and
possible damage to the reduction
gear.

WARNING

Sudden Vehicle Movement
Do not attempt to rock the vehicle if
people or objects are nearby. The
vehicle may suddenly move forward
or backwards as it becomes
unstuck.

CAUTION

Vehicle rocking
Prolonged rocking may cause vehicle
overheating, reduction gear dam-
age or failure, and tire damage.

CAUTION

Spinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially at
speeds more than 56 km/h (35
mph). Spinning the wheels at high
speeds when the vehicle is station-
ary could cause a tire to overheat
which could result in tire damage
that WARNING - Sudden may injure
bystanders.

The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) should be turned OFF prior to
rocking the vehicle.

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
If you follow these suggestions, tire
wear will be held to a minimum.

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Special driving conditions

Driving at night

Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight,
here are some important tips to
remember:
䳜 Slow down and keep more dis-

tance between you and other
vehicles, as it may be more diffi-
cult to see at night, especially in
areas where there may not be
any street lights.

䳜 Adjust your mirrors to reduce the

glare from other driver's head-
lights.

䳜 Keep your headlights clean and

properly 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.

䳜 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 dark-
ness.

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous, especially if you're not
prepared for the slick pavement.

Here are a few things to consider
when driving in the rain:
䳜 A heavy rainfall will make it

harder to see and will increase the
distance needed to stop your
vehicle, so slow down.

䳜 Keep your windshield wiping

equipment in good shape. Replace
your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streak-
ing or missing areas on the wind-
shield.

䳜 If your tires are not in good condi-

tion, making a quick stop on wet
pavement can cause a skid and
possibly lead to an accident. Be
sure your tires are in good shape.

䳜 Turn on your headlights to make

it easier for others to see you.

䳜 Driving too fast through large

puddles can affect your brakes. If
you must go through puddles, try
to drive through them slowly.

䳜 If you believe you may have got-

ten your brakes wet, apply them
lightly while driving until normal
braking operation returns.

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Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water
slowly. Allow adequate stopping dis-
tance because brake performance
may be affected.

After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them
several times while the vehicle is
moving slowly.

Driving on unpaved roads

Drive carefully on unpaved roads
because your vehicle may be dam-
aged by rocks or roots of trees.
Become familiar with the on
unpaved roads 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
possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires
which may result in reduced traction
or tire failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire
inflation pressure shown on the
tires.

WARNING

Under/over inflated tires
Always check the tires for proper
inflation before driving. Underin-
flated or overinflated tires can
cause poor handling, loss of vehicle
control, and sudden tire failure lead-
ing to accidents, injuries, and even
death. For proper tire pressures,
refer to "Tires and wheels" on page
8-5.

WARNING

Tire tread
Always check the tire tread before
driving your vehicle. Worn-out tires
can result in loss of vehicle control.
Worn-out tires should be replaced
as soon as possible. For further
information and tread limits, refer
to "Tires and wheels" on page 7-32.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

High speed travel consumes more
fuel than urban motoring. Do not
forget to check both the engine
coolant and engine oil.

Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may
result in overheating of the engine.

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Winter driving

Severe weather conditions in the
winter result in greater wear and
other problems.

To minimize the problems of winter
driving, you should follow these
suggestions:

Snowy or icy conditions

To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires
on your tires.

If snow tires are needed, it is neces-
sary 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 vehicle. Furthermore, speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden brake
applications, and sharp turns are
potentially very hazardous prac-
tices.

During deceleration, use vehicle
braking to the fullest extent. Sud-
den brake applications on snowy or
icy roads may cause skids to occur.
You need to keep sufficient distance
between the vehicle in operation in
front of your vehicle. Also, apply the
brake gently.

Snow tires

If you mount snow tires on your
vehicle, 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 bal-
ance 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 cau-
tiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.

Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and
municipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.

WARNING

Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stan-
dard tires. Otherwise, the safety
and handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.

Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant

Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality 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

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cooling system, lubricates the water
pump and prevents freezing. Be
sure to replace or replenish your
coolant refer to "Normal mainte-
nance schedule - Non Turbo Models"
on page 7-10. Before winter, have
your coolant tested to assure that
its freezing point is sufficient for
the temperatures anticipated during
the winter.

Check battery and cables

Winter puts additional burdens on
the battery system. Visually inspect
the battery and cables (refer to "For
best battery service" on page 7-29).
The level of charge in your battery
can be checked by an authorized Kia
dealer or a service station.

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. Refer to "Recommended
lubricants and capacities" on page
8-6 for recommendations. If you
aren't sure what weight oil you
should use, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.

Check spark plugs and ignition sys-
tem

Inspect your spark plugs as
described in "Scheduled mainte-
nance service" on page 7-9 and
replace them if necessary. Also
check all ignition wiring and compo-
nents to be sure they are not
cracked, worn or damaged in any
way.

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 inter-
nally, you may be able to thaw it out
by using a heated key. Handle the
heated key with care to avoid injury.

Use approved window washer anti-
freeze in system

To keep the water in the window
washer system from freezing, add
an approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in accordance with
instructions on the container. Win-
dow washer anti-freeze is available
from an authorized Kia dealer and
most auto parts outlets. Do not use
vehicle coolant or other types of
anti-freeze as these may damage
the paint finish.

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Don't let your parking brake freeze

Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged
position. This is most likely to hap-
pen 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 temporar-
ily while you put the gear shift dial
in P (Park) 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 interfere with the steering. In
severe winter conditions you should
periodically check underneath the
vehicle to be sure the movement of
the front wheels and the steering
components are not obstructed.

Carry emergency equipment

Depending on the severity of the
weather, you should carry appropri-
ate emergency equipment. Some of
the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, flash-
light, emergency flares, sand,
shovel, jumper cables, window
scraper, gloves, ground cloth, cover-
alls, blanket, etc.

Trailer towing

If you are considering towing with
your vehicle, you should first check
with your country's Department of
Motor Vehicles to determine their
legal requirements.

Since laws vary the requirements
for towing trailers, cars, or other
types of vehicles or apparatus may
differ. Ask an authorized Kia dealer
for further details before towing.

WARNING

Towing a trailer
Always check your towing equip-
ment to confirm correct equipment
size and installation before use.
Using incompatible or incorrectly
installed trailer equipment can
effect the vehicle operation and
endanger you and your passengers.

You may require an additional wiring
harness connector to install a trailer
hitch. Please contact an authorized
Kia dealer for more details.

WARNING

Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, GCW (Gross Combi-
nation Weight), GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight), GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
and trailer tongue load are all within
the limits.

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CAUTION

Trailer installation
Follow instructions in this section
when pulling a trailer. Pulling a
trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs
not covered by your warranty.

Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering
capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in
"Weight of the trailer" on page 5-
153.

Remember that trailering is differ-
ent than just driving your vehicle by
itself. Trailering means changes in
handling, durability, and fuel econ-
omy. Successful, safe trailering
requires correct equipment, and it
has to be used properly.

This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that
of your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.

Load-pulling components such as
the engine, transmission, 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 gener-
ates extra heat. The trailer also
adds considerably to wind resis-
tance, increasing the pulling require-
ments.

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:
䳜 Will 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 remove the hitch.
If you don't seal them, deadly car-
bon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.

䳜 The bumpers on your vehicle are

not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them.
Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the
bumper.

䳜 Kia trailer hitch accessory is avail-

able at an authorized Kia dealer.

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Safety chains

You should always attach chains
between 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.

Instructions about safety chains
may be provided by the hitch manu-
facturer or by the trailer manufac-
turer. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for attaching
safety chains. Always leave just
enough slack so you can turn with
your trailer. And, never allow safety
chains to drag on the ground.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a
braking system, make sure it con-
forms to your state's regulations
and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.

If your trailer weight exceeds the
maximum allowed weight without
trailer brakes, then the trailer will
also require its own brakes as well.
Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes so
you'll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly.
䳜 Don't tap into or modify your

vehicle's brake system.

WARNING

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

Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before set-
ting 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 vehicle 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 vehi-
cle 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.

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During your trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and any trailer
brakes are still working.

Following distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sud-
den turns.

Passing

You'll need more passing distance up
ahead when you're towing a trailer.
And, because of the increased vehi-
cle length, you'll need to go much
farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Due to the added load to the engine
when going uphill the vehicle may
also take longer to pass than it
would on flat ground.

Backing up

Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, just move
your hand to the left. To move the
trailer to the right, move your hand
to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.

Making turns

When you're turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won't strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects near the edge of
the road. Avoid jerky or sudden
maneuvers. Signal well in advance
before turning or lane changes.

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
arrows on your instrument panel
will flash whenever you signal a turn
or lane change. Properly connected,
the trailer lights will also flash to
alert other drivers you're about to
turn, change lanes, or stop.

When towing a trailer, the green
arrows 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 working. You
must also check the lights every
time you disconnect and then
reconnect the wires.

Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly to your vehicle's light-
ing system. Use only an approved
trailer wiring harness.

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An authorized Kia dealer can assist
you in installing the wiring harness.

CAUTION

Always use an approved trailer wir-
ing harness. Failure to use an
approved trailer wiring harness
could result in damage to the vehicle
electrical system.

Driving on grades

Reduce 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 trans-
mission overheating.

If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without
trailer brakes and you have an auto-
matic transmission, 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 transmission.

Towing uphill

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 until it
cools down. You may proceed once
the engine has cooled sufficiently.

You must decide driving speed
depending on trailer weight and
uphill grade to reduce the possibility
of engine and transmission over-
heating.

Parking on hills

Generally, if you have a trailer
attached to your vehicle, you should
not park your vehicle on a hill. Peo-
ple can be seriously or fatally
injured, and both your vehicle and
the trailer can be damaged if they
unexpectedly roll downhill.

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 downhill, left if headed up
hill).

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2. If the vehicle has an automatic

transmission, place the vehicle in
P (Park).

3. Set the parking brake and shut off

the engine.

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 park-
ing 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 P (Park) for automatic trans-
mission.

7. Shut off the vehicle and release

the vehicle brakes but leave the
parking brake set.

When you are ready to leave after
parking on a hill

1. With the automatic transmission

in P (Park), apply your brakes and
hold the brake pedal down while
you:
䳜 Start your engine;
䳜 Shift into gear; and
䳜 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.

Maintenance when trailer towing

Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a
trailer. Important items to pay par-
ticular attention to include engine
oil, automatic transmission fluid,
axle lubricant and cooling system
fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check.
Each item is covered in this manual,
and the Index will help you find
them quickly. If you're trailering, it's
a good idea to review these sections
before you start your trip.

Don't forget to also maintain your
trailer and hitch. Follow the mainte-
nance 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

Air conditioning (A/C)
Do not use the air conditioning while
using your vehicle to tow uphill. Due
to higher load during trailer usage,
overheating might occur on hot
days or during uphill driving.

䳜 When towing check transmission

fluid more frequently.

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If you do decide to pull a trailer

Here are some important points if
you decide to pull a trailer:
䳜 Consider using a sway control.

You can ask a hitch dealer about
sway control.

䳜 Do not do any towing with your

vehicle during its first 2,000 km
(1,200 miles) in order to allow the
engine to properly break in. Fail-
ure to heed this caution may
result in serious engine or trans-
mission damage.

䳜 When towing a trailer, be sure to

consult an authorized Kia dealer
for further information on addi-
tional requirements such as a
towing kit, etc.

䳜 Always drive your vehicle at a

moderate speed (less than 100
km/h (60 mph)).

䳜 On a long uphill grade, do not

exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the
posted towing speed limit, which-
ever is lower.

䳜 The chart contains important

considerations that have to do
with weight:

To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should
read the information in "Weight of the trailer" on page 5-153.

Item

kg (lbs.)

Lambda II 3.8 GDI ATK

Maximum trailer weight

Without brake system

750 (1,650)

With brake system

2,267 (5,000)

Maximum tongue weight

159 (351)

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Driving your vehicle

Trailer towing

Weight of the trailer

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 tem-
perature and how often your vehicle
is used to pull a trailer are all
important. The ideal trailer weight
can also depend on any special
equipment that you have on your
vehicle.

The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure
because it affects the total Gross
Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your vehi-
cle. This weight includes 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 will 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
maximum of 10% of the total
loaded trailer weight, within the lim-
its of the maximum permissible
trailer tongue load. After you've
loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer
and then the tongue, separately, to
see if the weights are proper. If they
aren't, you may be able to correct
them simply by moving some items
around in the trailer.

Tongue Load

Total Trailer Weight

OON058156NR

Gross Axle Weight

Gross Vehicle Weight

OON058157NR