DRIVING TIPS
Hitches
Safety chains
It’s important to have the correct hitch You should always attach chains
equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks between your vehicle and your trailer.
going by, and rough roads are a few Cross the safety chains under the
reasons why you’ll need the right tongue of the trailer so that the
hitch. Here are some rules to follow:
tongue will not drop to the road if it
becomes separated from the hitch.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufactur-
er or by the trailer manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer’s recom-
•
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
carbon monoxide (CO) from your
exhaust can get into your vehicle,
as well as dirt and water.
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mendation
for
attaching
safety
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s
Tires
chains. Always leave just enough
slack so you can turn with your trailer.
And, never allow safety chains to
drag on the ground.
Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflat-
ed to the limit for cold tires.You’ll find
these numbers on the Tire Pressure
label (or see “Label Information’’ in
the Index). Be sure not to exceed the
GVW limit for your vehicle.
•
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.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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