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) Owners Manual: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the EPB. In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an author ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: ETC (Electronic Throttle Control) System Troubleshooting

Fail-Safe Mode Item Fail-Safe ETC Motor Throttle valve stuck at 7° TPS TPS 1 fault ECM looks at TPS2 TPS 2 fault ECM looks at TPS1 TPS 1,2 ...