Kia Magentis 2009 User Manual download pdf (Page 229)

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Driving your vehicle

7. Shut off the vehicle and release the

vehicle brakes but leave the parking

brake set.

When you are ready to leave after park-

ing on a hill

1.With the automatic transaxle in P

(Park), apply your brakes and hold the

brake pedal down while you:

• Start your engine;

• Shift into gear; and

• Release the parking brake.

2.Slowly remove your foot from the

brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of

the chocks.

4. Stop and have someone pick up and

store the chocks.

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Maintenance when trailer towing

Your vehicle will need service more often

when you regularly pull a trailer.

Important items to pay particular atten-

tion to include engine oil, automatic

transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling

system fluid. Brake condition is another

important item to frequently check. Each

item is covered in this manual, and the

Index will help you find them quickly. If

you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review

these sections before you start your trip.

Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer

and hitch. Follow the maintenance

schedule that accompanied your trailer

and check it periodically. Preferably, con-

duct the check at the start of each day’s

driving. Most importantly, all hitch nuts

and bolts should be tight.

WARNING - Parking brake

It can be dangerous to get out of

your vehicle if the parking brake is

not firmly set.

If you have left the engine running,

the vehicle can move suddenly.You

or others could be seriously or

fatally injured.

CAUTION

• Due to higher load during trailer

usage, overheating might occur

in hot days or during uphill driv-

ing. If the coolant gauge indicates

over-heating, switch off the A/C

and stop the vehicle in a safe area

to cool down the engine.

• When towing check transaxle

fluid more frequently.

• If your vehicle is not equipped

with the air conditioner, you

should install a condenser fan to

improve engine performance

when towing a trailer.

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