What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing precautions
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
•
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
• If the vehicle is being towed with
all four wheels on the ground, it
can be towed only from the front.
Be sure that the transaxle is in
neutral. Do not tow at speeds
greater than 40 km/h (25 mph) and
for more than 25 km (15 miles). Be
•
Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
•
•
Release the parking brake.
Press the brake pedal with more force
than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance.
sure
the
steering
wheel
is
•
•
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the
brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driv-
er must be in the towed vehicle to
operate the steering wheel and
brakes.
Before towing, check the level of
the automatic transaxle fluid. If it
is below the "HOT" range on the
dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot
add fluid, a towing dolly must be
used.
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Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing, if equipped)
•
WARNING
Do not use the tie-down hooks for
towing purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport tie-
down. If the tie-down hooks are
used for towing, the tie-down hooks
or front bumper will be damaged
and this could lead to serious
injury.
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| Categories | Kia Forte Manuals, Kia Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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