Kia Sorento: 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.
[Front]
[Rear]
Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle :
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The operator loads the vehicle
on the back of truck. This is best way of transporting the vehicle. |
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The tow truck uses two pivoting
arms that go under the tires of the driving axle and lift them off the ground.
The other two wheels remain on the ground. |
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The tow truck uses metal cables
with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension,
and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's
suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is
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If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, should be towed with the wheels
of the driving axle off the ground and do the following :
Manual Transaxle
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift the Transaxle to neutral
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Automatic Transaxle
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Release the parking brake.
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Shift to [D] position, then [N]
position. |
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The vehicle equipped
with full-time 4WD should be only transported on a flat-bed. |
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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 flatbed. |
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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) |
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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. |
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When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire, tailgate
and trunk lid are to be removed, place addition ...
There are five primary symbols used to complement illustrations. These symbols indicate
the part to apply such materials during service.
Symbol
Meaning
Do ...
See also:
Front Wheel Transfer Assembly Removal
It is not recommended to overhaul the transfer assembly because
a special three-dimensional measuring instrument is requ ...
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged
if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off
the parking lights 30 seconds after the ...
Installation
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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Lift And Support Points
Basic Service Symbols