Trailer towing (if equipped)
If you are considering towing with your vehicle, you should first check with your country's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary the requirements for towing trailers, cars, or other types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask an authorized Kia dealer.
Towing a Trailer
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive improperly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not perform well - or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously or fatally injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section.
Weight Limits
Before towing, make sure the total trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within limits.
Any part of the rear number plate or lighting devices of the vehicle must not be obscured by the mechanical coupling device. If the rear number plate and/or lighting devices can be obscured partially by any part of the mechanical coupling device, mechanical coupling devices that can not be easily removed or repositioned without use of any tool, except an easily operated (i.e. an effort not exceeding 20 N·m) release key which is supplied by the manufacturer of the coupling device, are not permitted for use. Please note that the mechanical coupling device that is fitted and not in use must always be removed or repositioned if the rear number plate and/or rear lighting devices are obscured by any part of the mechanical coupling device.
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The technically permissible maximum load on the rear axle(s) may not be exceeded by more than 15% and the maximum laden mass of the vehicle may not be exceeded by more than 10% or 220.4 lbs (100 kg), whichever value is lower. Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph) for an M1 category vehicle or 80 km/h (50 mph) for an N1 category vehicle.
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When towing a trailer, the additional load imposed at the trailer coupling device may cause the rear tire maximum load ratings to be exceeded, but not by more than 15%. In such a case, do not exceed 60 miles (100 km/h), and the rear tire pressure should be at least 0.2 bar (20 kPa) above the tire pressure(s) as recommended for normal use (i.e. without a trailer attached).
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this section.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, refer to More Details that appears later in this section.
Trailering driving is different than without one. Trailering changes in handling, durability, and energy economy. Safe trailering requires correct equipment and is used properly.
This section contains many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these tips are important for your safety and that of your passengers. Please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the motor, gear, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the load of the added weight. The motor is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads. This additional burden generates extra heat. The trailer also adds considerable wind resistance, increasing pulling requirements.
Location of Trailer Mounting
The mounting hole for hitches are located on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tires.