2017 KIA Rondo tow

What to do in an emergency
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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 brake.
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.
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 transmission is in neutral. Be
sure the steering is unlocked by plac-
ing the ignition switch in the ACC
position. A driver must be in the
towed vehicle to operate the steering
and brakes.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 dam-
age.
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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What to do in an emergency
CAUTION - Automatic
transaxle
If the car is being towed with allfour wheels on the ground, itcan be towed only from thefront. Be sure that the transaxleis in neutral. Be sure the steer-ing is unlocked by placing theignition switch in the ACC posi-tion. A driver must be in thetowed vehicle to operate thesteering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limitthe vehicle speed to 15 km/h(10 mph) and drive less than1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check under your vehicle for leaking auto-matic transaxle fluid. If theautomatic transaxle fluid isleaking, a flatbed equipmentor towing dolly must be used.

Maintenance
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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of the following conditions apply.
If any of the following conditions apply, follow the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5 miles) in normal temperature 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-spread roads.
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather.
Driving in heavy dust condition.
Driving in heavy traffic area.
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly.
Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
Driving for patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing.
Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph).
Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After 120 months or 240,000 km (150,000 miles) continue to follow the pre-scribed maintenance intervals.

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 heavy dust condition. F - Driving in heavy traffic area.
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 170 km/h (106 mph)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
FRONT DISC BRAKE/PADS, CALIPERS
AND ROTORSIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
REAR DISC BRAKE/PADS, PARKING
BRAKEIMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, G, H
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE &
BOOTS/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER
ARM BALL JOINT
IMORE FREQUENTLYC, D, E, F, G, H, I
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTSIEVERY 120,000 KM (75,000 MILES) OR 6 MONTHSC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER (FOR
EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT)RMORE FREQUENTLYC, E

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Maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT
The high-pressure cooling system
has a reservoir filled with year-round
antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is
filled at the factory.
Check the antifreeze protection and
coolant level at least once a year, at
the beginning of the winter season,
and before traveling to a colder cli-
mate.Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Removing radiatorcap
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine
is operating or hot. Doing so
might lead to cooling system
and engine damage. Also, hot
coolant or steam could cause
serious personal injury.
Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down. Use
extreme care when removing
the radiator cap. Wrap a thick
towel around it, and turn it
counterclockwise slowly to
the first stop. Step back while
the pressure is released from
the cooling system.
(Continued)
(Continued)When you are sure all the
pressure has been released,
press down on the cap, using
a thick towel, and continue
turning counterclockwise to
remove it.
Even if the engine is not oper- ating, do not remove the radi-
ator cap or the drain plug
while the engine and radiator
are hot. Hot coolant and
steam may still blow out
under pressure, causing seri-
ous injury.

Index
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Sunshade ...............................................................\
.......4-46
Sunvisor ......................................................................4-\
162
Tachometer ....................................................................4-60\
Theft alarm system ........................................................4-19Armed stage ................................................................4-19
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-20
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-20
Tilt and telescopic steering ............................................4-49
Tilting the sunroof ........................................................4-45
Tire pressure monitoring system ....................................7-9
Tire replacement ............................................................8-53
Tire rotation ..................................................................8-52
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................9-9
Tires and wheels ....................................................8-48, 9-4 Tire care ......................................................................8-\
48
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-48
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-51
Tire rotation ................................................................8-52
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................8-53
Tire replacement ........................................................8-53
Wheel replacement ....................................................8-56
Tire traction ................................................................8-56
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-56
Tire sidewall labeling ................................................8-57 Tire terminology and definitions ................................8-61
All season tires ............................................................8-63
Summer tires ..............................................................8-63
Snow tires ..................................................................8-63
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-64
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-64
Towing ........................................................................\
..7-25 Towing service ............................................................7-25
Removable towing hook ............................................7-26
Emergency towing ......................................................7-27
Trailer Towing ..............................................................6-67
Transaxle - Automatic transaxle ....................................6-14
Transaxle shift indicator ................................................4-63
Transmitter precautions ..................................................4-6
Trip information (Trip computer) ..................................4-74 Trip A/B ......................................................................4-\
77
Fuel Economy ............................................................4-75
Accumulated Info display ..........................................4-78
Drive Info display ......................................................4-78
Turn by turn Mode ........................................................4-69
Turn signals..................................................................4-108
User Settings Mode ......................................................4-66
Using the button on the smart key............................4-12,13
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