2010 Kia Rio Owners Manual

In case of an emergency
Before  emergency towing,  check  that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten   the   towing   cable   or  chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To  avoid damaging  the  hook,  do  not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
•  Vehicles   equipped    with    automatic
transaxles should not  exceed 45 km/h
(28  mph)  and  should   not  be  towed
more than 80 km (50 miles).
•  Vehicles
equipped
with
manual
transaxle   should   not   be   towed   in
excess   of  88   km/h   (55  mph)   and
should not be towed more than 645 km
(400
miles).
Press the brake  pedal with more force
than   normal    since   you   will   have
reduced brake performance.
More  steering  effort  will  be  required
because  the  power   steering  system
will be disabled.
CAUTION
Use  extreme caution  when  towing
the vehicle.
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Use  a towing  strap less  than  5m (16
feet) long.  Attach a  white or  red cloth
(about 30cm  (12  inches) wide)  in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the  towing strap
is not loosened during towing.
Avoid  sudden   starts   or  erratic
driving  maneuvers  which  would
place   excessive  stress   on   the
emergency towing hook and  tow-
ing cable  or chain. The hook and
towing cable  or chain  may break
and cause serious  injury or dam-
age.
If the towing vehicle does not move
easily, do not forcibly continue  the
towing. Contact  an authorized Kia
dealer  or a  commercial tow  truck
service for assistance.
•  If you  are driving down  a long hill, the
brakes  may  overheat and  brake  per-
formance  will be  reduced. Stop  often
and let the brakes cool off.
When your  vehicle is  being towed
by another vehicle other than a tow   NOTICE
truck (in case of an emergency)
•  Turn the  ignition switch to ACC  so the
steering wheel isn’t locked.
•  Place  the   transaxle  shift  lever  in  N
(Neutral).
To   prevent   internal   damage   to   the
transaxle, never  tow your  vehicle from
the rear (backwards) with all four   tires
in contact with the surface.  
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away  from  the vehicle  dur-
ing towing.
•  Release the parking bake.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2010
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