2008 KIA Spectra towing

In case of an emergency
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• Use a towing strap less than 5 m
(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.
• Drive carefully so that the towing
strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.
When your vehicle is being
towed by another vehicle
other than a tow 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).
• Release the parking bake.
• Vehicle equipped with automatic
transaxles should not exceed 45
km/h (28 mph) and should not be
towed more than 80 km (50 miles).
• Vehicle equipped with manual
transmissions should not be towed
in excess of 88 km/h (55 mph) and
should not be towed more than
645 km (400 miles).
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WARNING
Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress
on the emergency towing
hook and towing cable or
chain. The hook and towing
cable or chain may break and
cause serious injury or dam-
age.
• If the towing vehicle can hard-
ly move, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
Authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
• Tow the vehicle as straight
ahead as possible.

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• 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 steer-
ing system will be disabled.
• If you are driving down a long hill,
the brakes may overheat and brake
performance will be reduced. Stop
often and let the brakes cool off.Tips for towing a stuck vehicle
The following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud,
sand or similar substances that pre-
vent the vehicle from being driven
out under its own power.
• Remove the soil and sand, etc.
from the front and the back of the
tires.
• Place a stone or wood under the
tires.
CAUTION
To prevent internal damage to
the transaxle, never tow your
vehicle from the rear (back-
wards) with all four tires in con-
tact with the surface.

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Changing tires
Jacking instructions
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
Follow jacking instructions to reduce
the possibility of personal injury.
WARNING- Changing
tires
• Never attempt vehicle repairs
in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
• Always move the vehicle com-
pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. The jack should
be used on level firm ground
whenever possible. If you can-
not find a firm, level place off
the road, call a towing service
company for assistance.
• Be sure to use the correct
front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never use
the bumpers or any other part
of the vehicle for jack support.
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• The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack.
• Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the
jack.
• Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
• Make sure any children pres-
ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.

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Index
Keys ................................................................................3-2
Label information........................................................5-25
Lighting ........................................................................4-39
Lubricants and fluids ..................................................7-20
Luggage net ..................................................................3-97
Maintenance schedule ...................................................7-3
Maintenance services ....................................................7-2
Manual climate control system ..................................4-47
Manual transaxle .................................................4-5, 7-18
Mirrors .........................................................................3-83
Overheating....................................................................6-8
Owner maintenance ......................................................7-7
Parking brake ..............................................................7-16
Power steering .............................................................7-17Remote keyless entry ....................................................3-3
Road warning ................................................................6-2
Safety belts ...................................................................3-27
Seat................................................................................3-16
Special driving conditions ............................................5-7
Specifications .................................................................8-2
Starting the engine ........................................................4-4
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-18
Storage compartment ..................................................3-88
Suggestions for economical operation .........................5-6
Sunroof .........................................................................3-94
Tires and wheels ..........................................................7-28
Tires pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .................6-3
Towing ..........................................................................6-19
Traction control system ..............................................4-25
Trailer towing ..............................................................5-17
Trunk ............................................................................3-76
Vehicle break-in process ...............................................1-3
Vehicle load limit .........................................................5-11
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