Driving tips
TRAILER TOWING
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2.0L Engine
454 (1000)
680 (1500)
2.7L Engine
454 (1000)
907 (2000)
WARNING - Towing a
trailer
Maximum trailer Without trailer brakes
weight kg (lbs.) With trailer brakes
Maximum permissible static vertical
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If you don't use the correct
equipment and drive properly,
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 fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in
this section.
68 (150)
91 (200)
load on the coupling device
kg (lbs.)
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NOTICE
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.
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
follow the advice in this section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To
identify what the vehicle trailering Load-pulling components such as
capacity is for your vehicle, you the engine, transaxle, wheel assem-
should read the information in blies, and tires are forced to work
“Weight of the Trailer” that appears harder against the load of the added
later in this section.
weight. The engine is required to
operate at relatively higher speeds
and under greater loads. This addi-
tional burden generates extra heat.
The trailer also adds considerably to
wind resistance, increasing the
pulling requirements.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in han-
dling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requires
correct equipment, and it has to be
used properly.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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