2008 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turnsignals  when towing a  trailer
Stay at  least twice as  far behind  the     Hold   the   bottom   of   the  steering      When  you tow  a trailer, your  vehicle
vehicle  ahead  as  you  would  when      wheel with  one hand. Then, to move      has  to  have  a  different  turn  signal
driving your  vehicle without  a trailer.      the trailer  to the  left, just  move your     flasher  and  extra  wiring. The  green  1
This  can  help  you  avoid  situations      hand to the left. To move the trailer to     arrows on  your instrument panel  will
that require  heavy  braking and  sud-     the  right,   move  your   hand  to   the     flash  whenever you  signal a  turn  or
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den turns.
right. Always  back  up slowly  and,  if     lane   change.  Properly   connected,
possible, have someone  guide you.       the trailer lights  will also flash to alert
other  drivers   you’re  about  to  turn,
change lanes, or  stop.
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Passing
You’ll  need  more  passing   distance
Making turns
When   towing  a   trailer,   the  green
arrows on  your instrument  panel will
flash  for turns  even  if  the  bulbs on
the trailer  are burned  out. Thus, you
may  think   drivers  behind   you  are
seeing  your  signals   when,  in  fact,
they are  not. It’s  important  to check
occasionally  to   be  sure  the   trailer
bulbs are still working. You must  also
check the  lights  every time  you dis-
connect   and   then   reconnect    the
wires.
up ahead  when you’re towing a  trail-     When  you’re  turning   with  a  trailer,
er. And, because  you’re a good  deal     make  wider  turns  than  normal.  Do
longer, you’ll need to go much farther     this  so  your  trailer  won’t  strike soft
beyond  the   passed  vehicle   before     shoulders,  curbs,  road signs,  trees,
you can return  to your lane.
or other  objects. Avoid  jerky or  sud-
den    maneuvers.    Signal    well   in
advance.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2008
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