KIA Rondo 2009 User Manual

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What to do in an emergency

• More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system
will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.

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Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)

CAUTION -

Automatic
transaxle

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Be
sure that the transaxle is in neu-
tral. Do not tow at speeds greater
than 40 km/h (25 mph) and for
more than 25 km (15 miles). Be
sure the steering is unlocked by
placing the ignition switch in the
ACC position. A driver must be in
the towed vehicle to operate the
steering and brakes.

• Before towing, check the level of

the automatic transaxle fluid. If it
is below the "HOT" range on the
dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot
add fluid, a towing dolly must be
used.

WARNING

Do not use the hooks under the
front (or rear) of the vehicle for tow-
ing purposes. These hooks are
designed ONLY for transport tie-
down. If the tie-down hooks are
used for towing, the tie-down hooks
or front bumper will be damaged
and this could lead to serious
injury.

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Front

Rear