Kia Sportage: Towing
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never
tow vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is
very dangerous.
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Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:
Manual Transaxle
- Release the parking brake.
- Shift the Transaxle to neutral.
Automatic Transaxle
- Release the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Shift to [D] position, then [N] position.
- Turn off the engine.
CAUTION
- The vehicle equipped with full-time 4WD should be only transported on
a flat-bed.
- Improper towing preparation will damage the transaxle. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot shift
the transaxle or start the engine (automatic transaxle), your vehicle must
be transported on a flat-bed.
- It is the best to tow vehicle no farther than 30km (19miles), and
keep the speed below 50km/h (30mph). (For
the full-time 4WD vehicle, limit the towing to 1.5km (1mile) and 15km/h
(10mph) )
- Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious
damage. The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle's weight.
Tightening Torque Table Of Standard Parts
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NOTE
1. The torques shown in the table are standard values under the following
conditions:
- Nuts and bolts are made of galvanized steel bar.
- Galvanized plain steel washers are inserted.
- All nuts, bolts and plain washers are dry.
2. The torques shown in the table are not applicable :
- When spring washers, toothed washers and the like are inserted.
- If plastic parts are fastened.
- If self-tapping screws or self-locking nuts are used.
- If threads and surfaces are coated with oil.
3. Reduce the torque values to the indicated percentage of the standard
value under the following conditions.
- If spring washers are used : 85%
- If threads and bearing surfaces are stained with oil: 85%
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materials during service.
Do not reuse the part. Replace a new one.
Apply engi
Protection Of The Vehicle
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
CAUTION
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the hood
whenever y
1. Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition
switch and disconnect the battery ground
cable.
NOTE
In the course of MFI or ELC system diagnosis, when the battery c
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Measure the dimensions of the damaged area according to the body dimension
drawings before disassembling
and repairing. Adjust dimensions with body frame adjuster if deformed.
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Select a cutting area that is easily accessible and that