Kia Sportage: Trailer towing / Safety chains

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Trailer towing / 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 from the hitch.

Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your trailer. And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.

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: W ...

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to your state’s regulations and that it is properly installed and operating correctly. If your trailer weight exceeds the ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Vanity Lamp Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Detach the vanity lamp (A) using a flat-tip screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the vanity lamp connector (A). Bulb Replacem ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: User Settings Mode

Description In this mode, you can change setting of the doors, lights, etc. WARNING Do not adjust the User Setting while driving.You may lose your steering control and cause severe personal injury or accidents. Driving Assist Door/Liftgate Light Sound Service interval Convenie ...