KIA Amanti 2004 User Manual

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NOTICE

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing
vehicles. Securely fasten the cable
or chain to the towing hook pro-
vided.

• Before emergency towing, check

that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

and even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do

not pull from the side or at a verti-
cal angle. Always pull straight
ahead.

• Use a towing strap less than 5 m

(16 feet) long. Attach a white or red
cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
wide) in the middle of the strap for
easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing

strap is not loosened during tow-
ing.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when tow-
ing the vehicle.
• Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and
towing cable or chain. The hook
and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury
or damage.
• If the towing vehicle can hard-

ly move, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
Authorized Kia dealer or a
commercial tow truck service
for assistance.

• Tow the vehicle as straight

ahead as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle

during towing.

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