2018 KIA CARENS RHD trailer

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If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if
you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control. You
can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200
miles) in order to allow the engine
to properly break in. Failure to heed
this caution may result in serious
engine or transaxle damage.
When towing a trailer, Kia recom- mends that you consult an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner onadditional requirements such as a
towing kit, etc.
Always drive your vehicle at a mod- erate speed (less than 100 km/h(60 mph)).
On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the
posted towing speed limit,
whichever is lower.
The chart contains important con- siderations that have to do with
weight:
Engine
ItemPetrol
2.0L GDI
5-seater 7-seater
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brakesystem
M/T740
(1631) 740
(1631)
A/T740
(1631) 740
(1631)
DCT--
With brake system
M/T1400
(3086) 1400
(3086)
A/T1400
(3086) 1400
(3086)
DCT--
Maximum permissible static verti-
cal load on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
140 (309)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre to coupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
For Australia
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission

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For Europe
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission
Engine
ItemPetrol Diesel
1.6L GDI2.0L MPI 2.0L GDI 1.7L (High) 1.7L (Low)
5-seater7-seater5-seater 7-seater 5-seater7-seater 5-seater 7-seater 5-seater 7-seater
Maximum
trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without
brake system
M/T710
(1565)730
(1609)730
(1609) 740
(1631) 730
(1609)750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
A/T--740
(1631) 750
(1653) 740
(1631)750
(1653) ----
DCT------750
(1653) 750
(1653) --
With brake system
M/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
A/T--1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)1500
(3307) ----
DCT------1500
(3307) 1500
(3307) --
Maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling
device kg (Ibs.)
75 (165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre tocoupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)

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Engine
ItemPetrol Diesel
1.6L GDI2.0L MPI 1.7L
5-seater7-seater5-seater 7-seater 5-seater 7-seater
Maximum trailer
weight kg (Ibs.)
Without brake system
M/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
A/T730
(1609)730
(1609)740
(1631) 740
(1631) --
DCT---- 750
(1653) 750
(1653)
With brake system
M/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
A/T1300
(2866)1300
(2866)1400
(3086) 1400
(3086) --
DCT---- 1500
(3307) 1500
(3307)
Maximum permissible static vertical load
on the coupling device kg (Ibs.)
75 (165)
Recommended distance from rear wheel centre to coupling point mm (inch)
911 (35.9)
For South Africa
M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission

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Weight of the trailer
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use
your trailer. For example, speed, alti-
tude, road grades, outside tempera-
ture and how often your vehicle is
used to pull a trailer are all important.
The ideal trailer weight can also
depend on any special equipment
that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure
because it affects the total gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of your vehi-
cle. This weight includes the kerb
weight of the vehicle, any cargo you
may carry in it, and the people who
will be riding in the vehicle. And if you
will tow a trailer, you must add thetongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.The trailer tongue should weigh a
maximum of 10% of the total loaded
trailer weight, within the limits of the
maximum permissible trailer tongue
load. After you've loaded your trailer,
weigh the trailer and then the tongue,
separately, to see if the weights are
proper. If they aren’t, you may be
able to correct them simply by mov-
ing some items around in the trailer.
C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight
C190E01JM
Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight

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NOTICE
With increasing altitude the engine
performance decreases. From 1,000
m above sea level and for every
1,000 m thereafter 10% of
vehicle/trailer weight (trailer
weighter + gross vehicle weight)
must be deducted.WARNING - Trailer
Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be
loaded with approximately60% of the total trailer load;the rear should be loaded with
approximately 40% of the totaltrailer load.
Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or
trailer towing equipment.
Improper loading can result in
damage to your vehicle and/or
personal injury. Checkweights and loading at a com-
mercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped withscales.
An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle con-
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This section will guide you in the
proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle
weight within its design rating capa-
bility, with or without a trailer.
Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehi-
cle design performance. Before load-
ing your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determin-
ing your vehicle's weight ratings, with
or without a trailer, from the vehicle's
specifications and the certificationlabel:Base kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all
standard equipment. It does not
include passengers, cargo, or option-al equipment.
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your deal-
er plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added
to the Base Kerb Weight, includingcargo and optional equipment.GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including
vehicle kerb weight and all payload.
GAWR
(Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable
weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers
are shown on the certification label.
The total load on each axle must
never exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Kerb Weight plus
actual Cargo Weight plus passen-
gers.
VEHICLE WEIGHT

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What to do in an emergency
Do not take this vehicle through anautomatic car wash whilst the com- pact spare tyre is installed.
Do not use tyre chains on the com- pact spare tyre. Because of the
smaller size, a tyre chain will not fit
properly. This could damage the
vehicle and result in loss of thechain.
The compact spare tyre should not be installed on the front axle if the
vehicle must be driven in snow or
on ice.
Do not use the compact spare tyre on any other vehicle because thistyre has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tyre’s tread life is shorter than a regular tyre.
Inspect your compact spare tyre
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tyres with the same sizeand design, mounted on the samewheel. The compact spare tyre should not
be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tyres, snow tyres,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. Ifsuch use is attempted, damage tothese items or other car compo-
nents may occur.
Do not use more than one compact spare tyre at a time.
Do not tow a trailer whilst the com- pact spare tyre is installed.

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What to do in an emergency
It is possible that some tyres, espe- cially with larger punctures or dam-
age to the sidewall, cannot be sealed
completely.
Air pressure loss in the tyre may
adversely affect tyre performance.
For this reason, you should avoid
abrupt steering or other driving
manoeuvres, especially if the vehicle
is heavily loaded or if a trailer is in use.
The TMK is not designed or intended
as a permanent tyre repair method
and is to be used for one tyre only.
This instruction shows you step by
step how to temporarily seal the
puncture simply and reliably.
Read the section "Notes on the safe
use of the TMK".0.Speed restriction label
1.Sealant bottle and label with speedrestriction
2.Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheel
3.Connectors and cable for the power outlet direct connection 4.Holder for the sealant bottle
5.Compressor
6.On/off switch
7.Pressure gauge for displaying the
tyre inflation pressure
OAM060015LWARNING
Do not use the TMK if a tyre is
severely damaged by drivingrun flat or with insufficient air
pressure. Only punctured areaslocated within the tread regionof the tyre can be sealed usingthe TMK.
Components of the Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)