2017 KIA CEED towing

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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 proce-
dures are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies orflatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guidelines information, refer to “Trailer towing” in chapter 5.
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.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the EPB does not release normally, we
recommend taking your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer by loading the
vehicle on a flatbed tow truck and have
the system checked.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle backwards with the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause dam- age to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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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 transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook (if equipped)
1. Open the tailgate/trunk, and removethe towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is fullysecured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
Emergency towing
CAUTION
Failure to place the transaxle shiftlever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-
nal damage to the transaxle.
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■ Rear (3 Door and 5 Door)
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■Rear (wagon)
■ Front
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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 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 dis-
tance and at low speed. Also, the wheels,
axles, power train, steering and brakes
must all be in good condition.
Do not use the towing hooks to pull a
vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-
ditions 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 com- municate with each other frequently. 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.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. We recommend
that you contact 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 dur- ing towing.

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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16feet) 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.
Emergency towing precautions
Turn the ignition switch to ACC so thesteering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress 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.
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CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle / Double clutch transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neu-tral. Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. A driv- er must be in the towed vehicle tooperate 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 (1mile) when towing.

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Maintenance
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule
if the vehicle is usually operated where
none of the following conditions apply. If
any of the following conditions apply, fol-
low Maintenance Under Severe Usage
Conditions.
Repeated driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal tempera- ture or less than 16 km(10 miles) in
freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spreadroads
Driving in areas using salt or other cor- rosive materials or in very cold weath-er
Driving in heavy dust condition
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or roof rack
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other com- mercial use of vehicle towing
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
Frequently driving in stop-and-go con- dition
If your vehicle is operated under the
above conditions, you should inspect,replace or refill more frequently than the
following Normal Maintenance Schedule.After the periods or distance shown inthe chart, continue to follow the pre-
scribed maintenance intervals.
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Maintenance
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
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 in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Steering gear rack, linkage and bootsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Hand type)IInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Drive shaft and bootsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J, K
Climate control air filter RReplace more frequently depending on the conditionC, E, G
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SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving in dusty, rough roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition
F : Driving in heavy traffic area. G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L : Driving in very cold weather
Maintenance itemMaintenance operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brake (Hand type)IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Climate control air filterRReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E, G
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Index
Tailgate ..........................................................................4-22
Closing the tailgate ....................................................4-22
Emergency tailgate safety release ..............................4-23
Opening the tailgate ....................................................4-22
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-14 Armed stage ................................................................4-14
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-16
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-15
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ....................6-30 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................6-33
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-14
Tires and wheels ....................................................7-45, 8-8 Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................7-47
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................7-55
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................7-45
Tire care ......................................................................7-45
Tire maintenance ........................................................7-51
Tire replacement ........................................................7-49
Tire rotation ................................................................7-48
Tire sidewall labeling..................................................7-51
Tire traction ................................................................7-51
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-49
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-51 Towing ..........................................................................6-36
Emergency towing ......................................................6-37
Removable towing hook ............................................6-37
Towing service ............................................................6-36
Trailer Towing ..............................................................5-90 Driving with a trailer ..................................................5-92
Hitches ........................................................................5-91
If you do decide to pull a trailer ................................5-97
Maintenance when trailer towing ..............................5-96
Safety chains ..............................................................5-92
Trailer brakes ..............................................................5-92
Vehicle break-in process ..................................................1-5
Vehicle certification label ..............................................8-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ............................8-13
Vehicle weight ............................................................5-100 Base curb weight ......................................................5-100
Cargo weight ............................................................5-100
GAW (Gross axle weight) ........................................5-100
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ..........................5-100
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ..................................5-100
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ......................5-100
Overloading ..............................................................5-100
Vehicle curb weight ..................................................5-100
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