2015 KIA BORREGO towing

What to do in an emergency
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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 it steadily and with 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 loose during towing.
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.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.
Only use 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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What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than usual 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
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Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
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WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
rear of the vehicle for towing pur-
poses. These hooks are designed
ONLY for transport tie-down. If the
tie-down hooks are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hooks or rear
bumper will be damaged and this
could lead to serious injury.
CAUTION - Automatic
transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transmission is inneutral. 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 transmission, 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 transmission fluid leakunder your vehicle. If the auto- matic transmission fluid is leak-
ing, a flatbed equipment or tow-ing dolly must be used.

Maintenance
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Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles)
in normal temperature or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freez-
ing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.I:
Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop and go condition
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, H
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Automatic transmission fluidFor EuropeREvery 90,000 km (56,250 miles)A, C, E, F, G, IExcept EuropeEvery 100,000 km (60,000 miles)

Index
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Defroster (Rear window) ···············································4-88
Defrosting (Windshield) ··············································4-114
Digital clock ·································································4-123Dimensions ······································································8-2
Displays, see instrument cluster ····································4-47
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination ··· 4-49
Door courtesy lamp bulb replacement ····························7-60
Door locks ·······································································4-14 Central door lock switch ··········································4-15
Child-protector rear door lock ·································4-17
Downhill brake control (DBC) ······································5-37
Drinks holders, see cup holders ···································4-121
Driver's air bag ·······························································3-48
Driver position memory system······································4-33
Driving at night ······························································5-51
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-52
Driving in the rain ··························································5-52
Economical operation ····················································5-48
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·····································4-40
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with compass ··············4-41
Electronic stability program (ESP) ·································5-33
Emergency starting ··························································6-4 Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency tailgate safety release ··································4-19 Emergency towing ·························································6-19
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emergency commodity ··················································6-22
Emission control system ················································7-68
Crankcase emission control system ·························7-68
Evaporative emission control system ·······················7-68
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-69
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-19
Engine number ·································································8-8
Engine oil ·······································································7-18
Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-6
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-50
Engine will not start ·························································6-3
Evaporative emission control system ····························7-68
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-69Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-15
Exterior care ···································································7-62
Exterior features ···························································4-128 Roof rack ································································4-128
Side step ··································································4-129
Flat tire ·············································································6-7 Changing tires ····························································6-9
Compact spare tire ···················································6-14
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Wheel alignment and tire balance ····························7-38
Wheel replacement ···················································7-40
Towing ···········································································6-18 Emergency towing ····················································6-19
Tie-down hook (for flatbed towing) ·························6-21
Trailer towing ····························································5-58
Trailer towing··································································5-58
Transmission Automatic transmission ············································5-12
Tripmeter ········································································4-52
Trip computer ································································4-52
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-6
Vehicle certification label ················································8-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-7
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-66 Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66 Washer fluid ···································································7-24
Waste tray, see ashtray ·················································4-120
Warnings and indicators ················································4-55
Weight ············································································5-66
Base curb weight ······················································5-66
Cargo weight ····························································5-66
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-66
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-66
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-66
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-66
Welcome system ·····························································4-88
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-38
Wheel replacement ························································7-40
Windows ········································································4-20 Auto down window ··················································4-21
Auto up/down window ·············································4-22
Power window lock button ·······································4-23
Windshield defrosting and defogging ··························4-114 Defogging logic ······················································4-116
Winter driving ································································5-54 Snow tires ·································································5-54
Tire chains ································································5-55
Wiper blades ··································································7-29
Wipers and washers ·······················································4-82
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