2008 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

In case of an emergency
If  towing  service is  not  available  in  an
emergency,  your  vehicle  may  be   tem-
porarily  towed  using  a  cable   or  chain
secured  to the  emergency towing  hook
under the front or rear of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in  the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
•  Before  emergency towing,  check  that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
•  Fasten   the   towing   cable   or  chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To  avoid damaging  the  hook,  do  not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
Towing in this manner may  be done only
on  hard-surfaced roads  for a  short  dis-
tance   and  at   low   speeds.  Also,   the
wheels, axles,  power train, steering  and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
Use  extreme caution  when  towing
the vehicle.
•  Avoid   sudden  starts   or  erratic
driving  maneuvers  which  would
place   excessive  stress   on   the
emergency towing hook and  tow-
ing cable  or chain. The hook and
towing cable  or chain  may break
and cause serious  injury or dam-
age.
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Use a  towing strap  less than 5  m (16
feet) long.  Attach a  white or  red cloth
(about 30  cm (12 inches)  wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing  strap
is not loosened during towing.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle  out of  mud,  sand or  other  condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot  be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should com-
municate with each other frequently.
If the towing vehicle does not move
easily, do not forcibly continue  the
towing. Contact  an authorized Kia
dealer  or a  commercial tow  truck
service for assistance.
NOTICE
Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
Using  a  portion of  the  vehicle  other
than  the  tow  hooks  for towing  may
damage the body of your vehicle.
Use only  a cable  or chain specifically
intended  for  use  in  towing  vehicles.
Securely fasten  the  cable or  chain to
the towing hook provided.
•  Tow the vehicle as straight  ahead
as possible.
•  Keep  away from  the vehicle  dur-
ing towing.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2008
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