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Kia Sportage: Trailer towing

Kia Sportage - Fifth generation (NQ5) - (2022-2025) - 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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 Daytime Running Light (DRL)

The Daytime Running Light (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset. The DRL will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when: The hea

 Active air flap

Active air flap system controls the air flap below the front bumper to cool the vehicle parts and improve energy efficiency. Active air flap malfunction Check Active Air Flap System The active air flap system may not operate normally if the air flap is temporarily opened due to fo

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