2007 Kia Sorento Owners Manual

Driving tips
Weight of the trailer tongue
Hitches
WARNING - Trailer
The  tongue   load  of  any   trailer  is   an
important weight  to measure  because it
affects  the   total  gross   vehicle  weight
(GVW)   of   your   vehicle.  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 maxi-
mum  of 10%  of  the  total loaded  trailer
weight. After  you've  loaded  your trailer,
weigh  the  trailer  and  then  the  tongue,
separately,  to   see  if   the  weights   are
proper. If they arent, you may  be able to
correct  them   simply  by  moving   some
items around in the trailer.
It's  important  to  have the  correct  hitch
equipment.   Crosswinds,   large   trucks
going by, and rough roads are a few rea-
sons why youll need the right hitch. Here
are some rules to follow:
•  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.
•  Never  load   a  trailer   with  more
weight  in   the  rear   than  in  the
front. The front should  be loaded
with  approximately   60%   of  the
total 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
If you  dont 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  to  them.  Use  only   a  frame-
mounted hitch  that does not  attach to
the bumper.
patrol
office
equipped
with
scales.
An  improperly loaded  trailer can
cause loss of vehicle control.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sorento Manuals
Model Year2007
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