Kia Sportage: Trailer towing / Hitches

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Trailer towing / Hitches

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

Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into 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 to them. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
Kia trailer hitch accessory is available at an authorized Kia dealer.

Trailer towing

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 ...

Safety chains

You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it becomes separated ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Drive Shafts and Boots Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks or damage. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Brake Pedal Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Crash pad lower panel") 3. ...