Driving your vehicle
When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
E140500AHM
Maintenance when trailer towing
CAUTION
1.
With the automatic transmission in P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
brake pedal down while you:
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
• When towing check transmission
fluid more frequently.
• If your vehicle is not equipped
with the air conditioner, you
should install a condenser fan to
Your vehicle will need service more often
when
you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, automatic
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition is
another important item to frequently
check. Each item is covered in this man-
ual, and the index will help you find them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea
to review these sections before you start
your trip.
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•
•
Start your engine;
Shift into gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2.
3.
4.
Slowly remove your foot from the
brake pedal.
Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
Stop and have someone pick up and
store the chocks.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
improve
engine
performance
and
hitch. Follow
the
maintenance
when towing a trailer.
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts
and bolts should be tight.
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| Categories | Kia Borrego Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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