2009 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Driving tips
Following distance
Backing up
Turn signals when towing a trailer
Stay at least  twice as far  behind the     The  trailer  will  go   in  the  opposite     When you  tow a trailer,  your vehicle
vehicle  ahead  as  you  would  when     direction of  the  rear of  your vehicle     has  to  have  a  different  turn  signal
driving your  vehicle without a  trailer.     when backing up.This is very difficult     flasher  and extra  wiring. The  green
This  can  help  you  avoid  situations     for an  inexperienced trailer driver  to     arrows on your  instrument panel will
that require  heavy braking and  sud-     get  used to. To  help you  avoid mis-     flash  whenever you  signal a  turn or
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den turns.
takes, hold the bottom of the steering    lane   change.  Properly   connected,
wheel with one  hand. Then, to move     the trailer lights will also flash to alert
the  trailer  to  the  left, just  hold  the     other  drivers   you’re  about  to  turn,
steering wheel firmly  and move your     change lanes, or stop.
Passing
You’ll  need  more  passing  distance     hand to the left.To  move the trailer to
up ahead when you’re  towing a trail-     the  right,   move  your  hand   to  the
er. And, because you’re  a good deal     right.  Always back  up slowly  and, if
longer, you’ll need to go much farther    possible, have  someone guide you.
beyond  the  passed   vehicle  before
When  towing   a  trailer,   the   green
arrows on your  instrument panel will
flash  for turns  even  if the  bulbs  on
the trailer  are burned out. Thus, you
may  think   drivers  behind  you   are
seeing  your  signals  when,  in   fact,
they are  not. It’s  important to  check
reqularly to  be sure the  trailer bulbs
are still working.You must also check
the lights  every time you  disconnect
and then reconnect the wires.
you can return to your lane.
Making turns
When  you’re  turning  with  a  trailer,
make  wider  turns  than  normal. Do
this  so your  trailer  won’t  strike soft
shoulders,  curbs, road  signs,  trees,
or other  objects. Avoid jerky  or sud-
den   maneuvers.    Signal    well   in
advance.
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saif on Aug 24, 2013.

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