Kia Stonic (2018 year). Instruction — 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

page 9-06.

• 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

Cooling system on page 8-42.

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

page 6-92.

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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 stalls at a crossroad or crossing. . . . .7-03
If you have a flat tire while driving. . . . . . . . . 7-03
If the engine stalls while driving. . . . . . . . . . .7-03

If the engine will not start. . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7-04

If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly. ..7-04
If the engine turns over normally but does 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

Fire extinguisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 7-30
First aid kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30
Triangle reflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-30
Tire pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-30

What to do in an emergency

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