2009 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Driving tips
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
Driving with a trailer
You  should   always   attach  chains      If your  trailer weighs  more than  the     Towing a  trailer requires experience.
between your  vehicle and your  trail-     maximum weight for  a trailer without     You must  gain that experience slow-
er. Cross the safety chains under the     brakes, then the trailer needs its own     ly and carefully which practicing  with
tongue   of  the   trailer  so   that   the     brakes.  You  must   consult   with   a     an unloaded  or lightly loaded  trailer.
tongue will  not drop  to the  road if it     knowledgeable  and  reputable trailer     Before setting  out for the open road,
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becomes separated from the hitch.
vendor  to   determine   which  brake     you  must  get  to  know  your  trailer.
equipped   trailer   is  right   for   your     Acquaint  yourself   with  the  feel   of
needs. Be sure to read and follow the    handling and braking  with the trailer.
instructions for  the  trailer brakes  so     And  always  keep  in  mind  that  the
you’ll  be  able to  install,  adjust  and     vehicle you are driving is now a good
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the hitch manufactur-
er  or   by  the   trailer  manufacturer.
Follow  the   manufacturer’s   recom-
safety
chains.  Always   leave  just   enough
slack so you  can turn with your trail-
er. And, never allow  safety chains to
drag on the ground.
maintain them properly.
deal   longer    and   not   nearly    so
responsive   as  your   vehicle  is   by
itself.
mendation
for
attaching
WARNING
Before  you  start,   check  the  trailer
hitch  and   platform,  safety   chains,
electrical  connector(s),   lights,  tires
and  mirror adjustment.  If  the trailer
has electric brakes, start your vehicle
and trailer moving and then apply the
trailer brake controller by  hand to be
sure the brakes are working.This lets
you check your  electrical connection
at the same time.
Do not use a trailer with  its own
brakes unless you are absolute-
ly certain that you have properly
set up the brake system. This is
not a task  for amateurs. Use an
experienced,  competent   trailer
shop for this work.
During your  trip, check  occasionally
to  be sure  that  the  load is  secure,
and  that  the  lights  and  any  trailer
brakes are still working.
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Model Year2009
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saif on Aug 24, 2013.

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