Towing a KIA Sedona

If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. To prevent internal damage to the transaxle, never tow your KIA Sedona from the rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the surface. Proper KIA Sedona lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to the KIA Sedona. The use of wheel dollies or flatbed is recommended. It is acceptable to tow the KIA Sedona with the rear wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the front wheels off the ground. When being towed by a commercial tow truck and wheel dollies are not used, the front of the KIA Sedona should always be lifted, not the rear. CAUTION Do not tow the KIA Sedona backwards with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause damage to the KIA Sedona. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment. When towing your KIA Sedona in an emergency without wheel dollies : 1. Set the KIA Sedona ignition switch in the ACC position. 2. Place the KIA Sedona transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral). 3. Release the KIA Sedona parking brake. Failure to place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral) may cause internal damage to the transaxle.

If  KIA Sedona towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If KIA Sedona towing service is not available in an emergency, your KIA Sedona may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing hook under the rear of the KIA Sedona. Use extreme caution when towing the KIA Sedona. A driver must be in the KIA Sedona to steer it and operate the brakes. Towing in this manner may be done only on hard-surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, the wheels, axles, KIA Sedona power train, steering and brakes must all be in good condition. Do not use the tow hooks to pull a KIA Sedona out of mud, sand or other conditions from which the KIA Sedona cannot be driven out under its own power. Avoid towing a KIA Sedona heavier than the KIA Sedona doing the towing. The drivers of both Vehicles should communicate with each other frequently. Attach a towing strap to the tow hook. Using a portion of the KIA Sedona other than the tow hooks for towing may damage the body of your KIA Sedona. Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing KIA Sedonas. Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing hook provided. Before emergency KIA Sedona towing, check that the hook is not broken or damaged. Fasten the KIA Sedona 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 vertical angle. Always pull straight ahead. Use extreme caution when towing the KIA Sedona. 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 disable KIA Sedona is unable to be moved, do not forcibly continue the towing. Contact an Authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance. Tow the KIA Sedona as straight ahead as possible. Keep away from the KIA Sedona during towing. Tips for towing a stuck KIA Sedona The following methods are effective when your KIA Sedona is stuck in mud, sand or similar substances that prevent the KIA Sedona from being driven out under its own power. Remove the soil and sand, etc. from the front and the back of the tires. Place a stone or wood under the tires. Do not use the hooks under the front of the KIA Sedona for towing 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.