2017 KIA BORREGO emergency towing

What to do in an emergency
Road warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2• Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
In case of an emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
If the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 . . . . 7-4
. . . . 7-4
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
If the engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) . . . . . . 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire ) . . . . . . . . 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Emergency Commodity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
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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 procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have a
competent technician or towing serv-
ice jump start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
tem. You can damage a 12-voltstarting motor, ignition system, and other electrical partsbeyond repair by use of a 24-volt power supply (either two12-volt batteries in series or a 24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode causing seri-
ous injury.
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What to do in an emergency
TOWING
Towing service
* 2WD or part-time 4WD (2H position) vehicles only If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a commer-
cial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle. The use of wheel dollies (1) orflatbed is recommended.
On 4WD vehicles, your vehicle must
be towed with a wheel lift and dolliesor flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On 2WD or part-time 4WD (2H posi-
tion) vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the front wheels on
the ground (without dollies) and the
rear wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus- pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the rear of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the front.
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CAUTION
The 4WD vehicle should never
be towed with the wheels on theground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle or the4WD system.*

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When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. For part-time 4WD vehicle, set the transfer shift knob to 2H.
4. Release the parking brake. Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized Kia dealer or a com-
mercial tow truck service.
CAUTION
Failure to place the transmis-
sion shift lever in N (Neutral)and the transfer shift knob for part-time 4WD operation to 2Hmay cause internal damage tothe transmission.
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CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle back- wards with the rear wheels onthe ground as this may causedamage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift orflatbed equipment.
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What to do in an emergency
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-ing hook under the front (or 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 distance and at low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be ingood condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull avehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions 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 fre-
quently. Before emergency towing, check if
the hook is not broken or dam-aged.
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 verti-
cal angle. Always pull straightahead.CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the
tow hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks fortowing may damage the bodyof your vehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for usein towing vehicles. Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.
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 damage.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not
forcibly continue the towing.
We recommend that you con-
tact an authorized Kia dealer
or a commercial tow truck
service for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during towing.

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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.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC sothe steering 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 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.
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CAUTION - Automatic transaxle
If the car is being towed with all
four wheels on the ground, itcan be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxleis in neutral. Be sure the steer-ing is unlocked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC posi-tion. A driver must be in thetowed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle 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 leak- ing, flatbed equipment or atowing dolly must be used.

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What to do in an emergency
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
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WARNING
Do not use the hooks under the
rear of the vehicle for towing
purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport
tie-down. If the tie-down hooks
are used for towing, the tie-
down hooks or rear bumper will
be damaged and this could lead
to serious injury.

Index
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Disarmed stage ............................................................4-15
Tilt steering ....................................................................4-39
Tire chains......................................................................6-76
Tire pressure monitoring system ....................................7-9
Tire replacement ............................................................8-46
Tire rotation ..................................................................8-44
Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-10
Tires and wheels ......................................................8-42,9-5 Tire care ......................................................................8-42
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-42
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-43
Tire rotation ................................................................8-44
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-45
Tire replacement ........................................................8-46
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-47
Tire traction ................................................................8-47
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-47
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................8-48
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-52
Towing ..........................................................................7-27 Emergency towing ......................................................7-28
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle ....................................6-16
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-53
Transmitter precautions ................................................4-11
Trip computer ................................................................4-55
Trip modes ....................................................................4-55
Turn By Turn Mode ......................................................4-59
Turn signals..................................................................4-104 User settings mode ........................................................4-62
Vanity mirror lamp ......................................................4-114
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-7
Vehicle certification label ................................................9-9
Vehicle handling instructions ..........................................1-7
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................9-9
Vehicle weight ..............................................................6-80
Warning and Indicator lights ........................................4-73
Warning lights ................................................................4-73
Warning Messages ........................................................4-67
Washer fluid ..................................................................8-29
Checking the washer fluid level ................................8-29
Welcome system ..........................................................4-115 Puddle lamp ..............................................................4-115
Interior light ............................................................4-115
Wheel alignment and tire balance ................................8-45
Wheel replacement ........................................................8-47
Windows ........................................................................4-24 Power window lock button ........................................4-28
Windshield defrosting and defogging..........................4-135U
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