Kia Sportage: Trailer towing
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If you are considering towing with your
vehicle, you should first check with your
country's Department of Motor Vehicles
to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requiremen
You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your trailer.
Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer so that the tongue
will not drop to the road if it becomes
separat
Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot
and no l
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Highway Driving Assist malfunction
A: Check Highway Driving Assist system
When Highway Driving Assist is not
working properly, the warning message
will appear, and the ( A ) warning light
will appear on the cluster. Have Highway
Driving Assist be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular attention
to include engine oil, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
check. Each item is covered in
this manual, and th