2009 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
7.
Shut  off  the vehicle  and  release  the
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vehicle  brakes  but leave  the  parking     Maintenance when trailer towing
CAUTION
brake set.
•  Due  to higher  load during  trailer
usage,  overheating  might  occur
in hot  days or  during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating,  switch  off  the  A/C
and stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
•  When   towing   check    transaxle
fluid more frequently.
•  If  your  vehicle   is  not  equipped
with   the    air   conditioner,   you
should install a  condenser fan to
Your vehicle will need service more often
when
you    regularly    pull   a    trailer.
WARNING - Parking  brake
Important  items to  pay  particular atten-
tion   to  include   engine   oil,  automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid.  Brake condition  is another
important item to  frequently check. Each
item is  covered  in this  manual, and  the
Index  will help  you  find them  quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start  your trip.
It  can be  dangerous  to get  out  of
your vehicle if  the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left  the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly.You
or  others   could   be  seriously   or
fatally injured.
Don’t forget  to also  maintain your trailer
When you are ready to leave  after park-
ing on a hill
1.
and
hitch.   Follow
the
maintenance
improve
engine
performance
schedule  that  accompanied your  trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check  at the start of  each day’s
driving.  Most importantly,  all  hitch  nuts
and bolts should be tight.
when towing a trailer.
With   the  automatic   transaxle   in  P
(Park), apply your brakes and hold the
brake pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2.
3.
4.
Slowly   remove  your   foot   from  the
brake pedal.
Drive slowly until  the trailer is  clear of
the chocks.
Stop and  have someone  pick up  and
store the chocks.
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Model Year2009
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