It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks near by and rough roads are a few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Rules to follow:

• If you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes after you remove the hitch.

  If you don't seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can enter your vehicle, as well as dirt and water.

• The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

• Any part of the rear number plate or lighting devices of your Kia must not be obscured by the mechanical coupling device. If the rear license plate and/or lighting devices can be obscured partially by any part of the mechanical coupling device, mechanical coupling devices that cannot be easily removed or repositioned without use of any tool, except a release key which is supplied by the manufacturer of the coupling device, are not permitted for use. Note that the mechanical coupling device that is affixed and not in use must always be removed or repositioned if the rear license plate and/or rear lighting devices are obscured by any part of the mechanical coupling device.

• A Kia trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized Kia dealer.