Kia Carens: Trailer Towing / Loading the trailer

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Driving your vehicle / Trailer Towing / Loading the trailer

The weight distribution between the car and trailer should be balanced. Make sure that the load in the trailer is equally distributed and it is not front-heavy or tail-heavy.

The heavy load in the trailer should be placed above the axle or as close as possible to the axle. And, secure loads properly on the trailer.

Trailer brakes

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

Tire pressure

Follow the trailer manufacturer’s tire pressure recommendations for the trailer tires. When towing, inflate tires in vehicle to the maximum permissible pressure referring to the tire pressure labe ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Line Pressure Control Solenoid Vale Description and operation

Description • Line pressure control solenoid valve is a Variable Force Solenoid (VFS) type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, line pressure is controlled by solenoid valve. ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Using the transmitter

Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1.Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. 2.Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and tailgate are closed and latched. 3.Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter. After ...