Kia MOHAVE 2014, Owner'S Manual

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What to do in an emergency
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TOWING
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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 or
flatbed is recommended.
On full-time 4WD vehicles, your vehicle
must be towed with a wheel lift and dol-
lies or flatbed equipment with all the
wheels off the ground.
On 2WD or part-time 4WD (2H position)
vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehi-
cle with the front wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the rear wheels off
the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-
sion 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 lift-
ed, not the front.
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CAUTION
The full-time 4WD vehicle should
never be towed with the wheels on
the ground. This can cause serious
damage to the transmission or the
4WD system.
dolly
2WD or part-time 4WD (2H position) vehicles only
CAUTION
• Do not tow with sling-type equip-
ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
• Do not tow the vehicle forward
with the rear wheels on the
ground as this may cause dam-
age to the vehicle.
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