Kia Carens: Trailer Towing / Safety chains

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) 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: Do you ha ...

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 ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: SS-A Solenoid Valve(ON/OFF) Description and operation

Description • SS-A solenoid valve is ON/OFF type. • When TCM supplies variable current to solenoid valve, speed range is changed by operating the solenoid valve. SS-A Solenoid Valve operation table ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Auto Head Lamp Leveling Unit Description and operation

Description According to driving environment and loading state of vehicle, head lamp lighting direction is changed to keep the driver's visibility range and to protect the driver's vision from glare, aiming at safety driving. Sensor integrated ECU mounting on t ...