2008 Kia Amanti Owners Manual

Driving tips
Weight of the trailer  tongue
Hitches
WARNING
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.
After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the
trailer and then the tongue, separately, to
see  if  the   weights  are  proper.  If   they
aren’t, 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 you’ll need the right hitch. Here
are some rules  to follow:
•  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 commercialscale   or highway
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.
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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An  improperly loaded  trailer  can
cause loss of vehicle  control.
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CategoriesKia Amanti Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2008
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richard on Jul 09, 2017.

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