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Kia Sportage: Trailer towing

Kia Sportage - Fifth generation (NQ5) - (2022-2026) - Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Trailer towing

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 Hitches

If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with your country's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements. Since laws vary the requiremen

 Safety chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separat

 Driving on grades

Reduce the speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no l

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 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking. So the vehicle remains stable and can still be steered. ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always mainta

 Operating door locks from inside the vehicle

You can operate door locks with the door lock handle or central door lock switch. With the door handle Front door If the inner door handle is pulled when the door is locked, the door will unlock and open. Rear door If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked

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