2009 KIA Sedona towing

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What to do in an emergency
Before emergency towing, check thatthe 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.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
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 disable vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly contin-
ue the towing. Contact an
Authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service for
assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.
CAUTION
To prevent internal damage to thetransaxle, never tow your vehiclefrom the rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the sur-face.
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hook provided.

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5Tips for towing a stuck vehicleThe following methods are effective
when your vehicle is stuck in mud, sand
or similar substances that prevent 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.
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
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WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
front of the vehicle for towing pur-
poses. These hooks are designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If the
tie-down hooks are used for towing,
the tie-down hooks or front bumper
will be damaged and this could lead
to serious injury.

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Tires and wheels ··················\
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Towing ··················\
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Trailer towing ··················\
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Trip computer··················\
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Vehicle break-in process ··················\
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Window ··················\
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Windshield defrosting and defogging··················\
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Winter driving ··················\
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