2009 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least  twice as far  behind the     Hold   the  bottom   of   the   steering     When  you tow a  trailer, your vehicle
vehicle  ahead  as  you  would  when     wheel with one hand. Then,  to move     has  to  have  a different  turn  signal
driving your  vehicle without a  trailer.     the trailer to  the left, just  move your     flasher  and  extra wiring.  The green
This  can  help  you  avoid  situations     hand to the left.To move the trailer to     arrows on  your instrument panel will
that require  heavy braking and  sud-     the  right,   move  your  hand   to  the     flash whenever  you signal  a turn  or
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den turns.
right. Always  back up  slowly  and, if     lane   change.  Properly   connected,
possible, have someone guide you.       the trailer lights will also flash to alert
other  drivers  you’re  about  to   turn,
change lanes, or stop.
Passing
You’ll  need  more  passing  distance
Making turns
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  dis-
connect   and   then   reconnect   the
wires.
up ahead when you’re  towing a trail-     When  you’re  turning  with  a  trailer,
er. And, because you’re  a good deal     make  wider  turns  than  normal.  Do
longer, you’ll need to go much farther    this  so  your  trailer won’t  strike  soft
beyond  the  passed   vehicle  before     shoulders,  curbs, road  signs,  trees,
you can return to your lane.
or other  objects. Avoid jerky  or sud-
den   maneuvers.    Signal    well    in
advance.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2009
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