In case of an emergency
If towing service is not available in an Towing in this manner may be done
emergency, your vehicle may be only on hard-surfaced roads for a
temporarily towed using a cable or short distance and at low speeds.
chain secured to the emergency tow- Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
ing hook under the front or rear of the steering and brakes must all be in
vehicle. Use extreme caution when good condition.
CAUTION
• Attach a towing strap to the
tow hook.
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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.
towing the vehicle. A driver must be
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Do not use the tow hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
in the vehicle to steer it and operate
the brakes.
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Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than
the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other fre-
quently.
• Before emergency towing, check
that the hook is not broken or dam- 6
aged.
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Fasten the towing cable or chain
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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 verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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