Kia Carens: Trailer Towing / Hitches

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) 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:

Do 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.
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.
A Kia accessory trailer hitch 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 for to ...

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 fr ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the VIS valve connector. 3. Measure resistance between VIS valve terminals 1 and 2. Specification: Refer to "Speci ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Front Wiper Arm Repair procedures

Removal If you remove a wiper arm, replace it with a new one. If you reassemble the removed arm, its serration wear may cause the wiper to be set off position. If you turn on the wiper while in this ...