Kia Magentis 2009 User Manual download pdf (Page 255)

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 towing.

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Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

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 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.

CAUTION

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 neutral. Do

not tow at speeds greater than 40

km/h (25 mph) and for more than 25

km (15 miles). Be sure the steering

is unlocked by placing 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 towing

the vehicle.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

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. Contact an

authorized KIA dealer or a com-

mercial 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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