KIA Rio_Rio5_Rio 5-Door 2013 - Manual (Page 307)

What to do in an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Removable towing hook (front)
(if equipped)
1. Remove the towing hook from the tool
case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the
lower part of the cover on the front
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck
service.
CAUTION - Towing gear
position
Always place the transaxle shift
lever in Neutral (N) when towing
your vehicle. Failure to place the
transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
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