2009 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Driving tips
Weight of the trailer tongue
Hitches
WARNING - Trailer bal-
ance
The tongue  load of  any trailer  is an
It's  important   to  have   the  correct
hitch  equipment.  Crosswinds,  large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a  few  reasons why  you’ll  need  the
right  hitch. Here  are  some rules  to
follow:
important
weight
to
measure
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because  it   affects  the   total  gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehicle
since that  is the trailer  weight push-
ing down  on the  hitch on your  vehi-
cle.  The  rest of  the trailer weight  is
sitting on the trailer's wheels.
•  Never load a  trailer with more
weight in  the rear  than in  the
front.   The   front   should   be
loaded    with    approximately
60%  of  the  total  trailer  load;
the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the total
trailer load.
Do not  attach a trailer  hitch which
requires you to alter other parts on
your vehicle.
The  trailer  tongue  should  weigh  a
maximum of 10% of  the total loaded
trailer weight.
After you've loaded the trailer, go to a
Weigh Station  and  weigh the  trailer
and  then the  tongue,  separately, to
see if the  weights are proper. If they
aren’t,  you  may  be able  to  correct
them simply  by moving  some  items
around in the trailer.
Never make a  hole in your  vehicle
to accommodate a hitch.
•  Never  exceed   the  maximum
weight  limits  of the  trailer  or
The  bumpers on  your vehicle  are
not  intended  for  hitches.  Do  not
attach   rental    hitches   or   other
bumper-type hitches  to them. Use
only  a  frame-mounted   hitch  that
does not attach to the bumper.
trailer
towing
equipment.
Improper loading can result  in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury. Check weights
and  loading  at  a  commercial
scale or  highway patrol  office
equipped with scales.
An  improperly   loaded  trailer
can cause loss of vehicle con-
trol.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals
Model Year2009
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