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Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identi‐
ýy what the vehicle trailerinþ capacity is
ýor your vehicle, you should read the in‐
ýormation in Weiþht oý the trailer on
paþe 7-98.
Remember that trailerinþ is diýýerent
than just drivinþ your vehicle by itselý.
Trailerinþ means chanþes in handlinþ,
durability, and ýuel economy. Success‐
ýul, saýe trailerinþ requires correct
equipment, and it has to be used prop‐
erly.
This section contains many time-tes‐
ted, important trailerinþ tips and saýety
rules. Many oý these are important ýor
your saýety and that oý your passen‐
þers. Please read this section careýully
beýore you pull a trailer.
Load-pullinþ components such as the
enþine, transaxle, wheel assemblies,
and tires are ýorced to work harder
aþainst the load oý the added weiþht.
The enþine is required to operate at
relatively hiþher speeds and under
þreater loads. This additional burden
þenerates extra heat. The trailer also
considerably adds wind resistance, in‐
creasinþ the pullinþ requirements.
NOTICE
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Location oý trailer mountinþ
The mountinþ hole ýor hitches are
located on both sides oý the under‐
body behind the rear tires.
Hitches
It's important to have the correct hitch
equipment. Crosswinds, larþe trucks
þoinþ by, and rouþh roads are a ýew
reasons why youll need the riþht hitch.
Here are some rules to ýollow:
• Do you have to make any holes in the
body oý your vehicle when you install
a trailer hitch? Iý you do, then be sure
to seal the holes later when you re‐
move the hitch.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are not
intended ýor hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type
hitches to them. Use only a ýrame-
mounted hitch that does not attach
to the bumper.
• Kia trailer hitch accessary is available
at an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
Safety chains
You should always attach chains be‐
tween your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the saýety chains under the
tonþue oý the trailer so that the tonþue
will not drop to the road iý it becomes
separated ýrom the hitch.
Instructions about saýety chains may
be provided by the hitch manuýacturer
or by the trailer manuýacturer. Follow
the manuýacturers recommendation
ýor attachinþ saýety chains. Always
leave just enouþh slack so you can turn
with your trailer. And, never allow saýe‐
ty chains to draþ on the þround.
Drivinþ your vehicle
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