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-
aged.
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 verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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