2011 KIA CADENZA emergency towing

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-3
If the engine will not start / 6-4
Emergency starting / 6-5
If the engine overheats / 6-7
If you have a flat tire / 6-8
Towing / 6-16
Emergency commodity / 6-20
What to do in an emergency

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What to do in an emergency
EMERGENCY STARTING
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt startingmotor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair byuse of a 24-volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame orsparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
car.
Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized KIA dealer or a commercial tow-
truck service. Proper lifting and towing
procedures are necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle. The use of wheeldollies or flatbed is recommended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen- sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the front
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
front of the vehicle should always be lift-
ed, not the rear.
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CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground asthis may cause damage to thevehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.

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What to do in an emergency
When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
KIA dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the rear of the vehicle. Use
extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) may cause internal dam-age to the transaxle.
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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. 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 towing.
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 yourvehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hook provided.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 disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly con-
tinue 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.
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Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
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.
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.CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and
brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1
mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the auto- matic transaxle for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If the auto- matic transaxle fluid is leaking, a
flatbed equipment or towing dollymust be used.

Index
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Easy access function (Driver seat memory system) ······4-35
Economical operation ····················································5-32
Electronic stability program (ESP)································5-23
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-39
Emergency fuel filler release ·········································4-29
Emergency starting ··························································6-5
Jump starting ·······························································6-5
Push starting ································································6-6
Emergency towing ·························································6-17
Emergency trunk safety release ·····································4-20
Emergency while driving ·················································6-3
Emergency commodity ··················································6-20
Emission control system ················································7-69 Crankcase emission control system ··························7-69
Evaporative emission control System ·······················7-69
Exhaust emission control system ······························7-70
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-18
Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-16
Engine overheats ······························································6-7
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ································4-45
Engine will not start·························································6-4
Escort welcome, Welcome system ································4-89
Evaporative emission control System ····························7-69 Exhaust emission control system···································7-70
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-13
Exterior care···································································7-63
Flat tire ·············································································6-8
Changing tires ·····························································6-9
Compact spare tire ····················································6-14
Jack and tools ······························································6-8
Removing and storing the spare tire ···························6-9
Floor mat anchor··························································4-118Fluid Washer fluid ······························································7-23
Brake fluid ·································································7-21
Power steering fluid ··················································7-22
Folding switch (Outside rearview mirror) ·····················4-42
Front seat adjustment - manual ·······································3-6
Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-4
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-27 Emergency fuel filler release ····································4-29
Fuel gauge······································································4-46
Fuel requirements ····························································1-2
Fuses ··············································································7-43 Fuse/relay panel description······································7-47
Instrument panel fuse ················································7-44
Multi fuse ··································································7-46
Memory fuse ·····························································7-45
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Index
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·····························7-36
Wheel replacement ····················································7-38
Towing ···········································································6-16
Emergency towing·····················································6-17
Transaxle ········································································5-13
Tripmeter········································································4-48
Trip computer ································································4-47
Trunk ··············································································4-19 Emergency trunk safety release ································4-20
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-4
Vehicle certification label ················································8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-6
Vehicle option (Instrument cluster) ·······························4-53
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-42 Base curb weight ·······················································5-42
Cargo weight ·····························································5-42
GAW (Gross axle weight) ·········································5-42
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ····························5-42
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-42
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)·······················5-42
Washer fluid ···································································7-23
Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-113
Warnings and indicators ················································4-54 Weight ············································································5-42
Base curb weight ·······················································5-42
Cargo weight ·····························································5-42
GAW (Gross axle weight) ·········································5-42
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ····························5-42
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-42
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)·······················5-42
Welcome light (Welcome system) ································4-89
Welcome system ····························································4-89
Escort welcome ·························································4-89
Interior light ······························································4-89
Welcome light ···························································4-89
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-36
Wheel replacement ························································7-38
Windows ········································································4-22
Auto down window ···················································4-22
Auto up/down window ··············································4-23
Power window lock button········································4-24
Windshield defrosting and defogging··························4-107 Defogging logic·······················································4-109
Winter driving ································································5-38
Snow tires ··································································5-38
Tire chains ·································································5-39
Wiper blades ··································································7-28
Wiper deicer ···································································4-90
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-82
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