Kia Cee'd: 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.
If you do not seal them, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can
get into your vehicle, as well as dirt and
water.
- 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 framemounted
hitch that does not attach to
the bumper.
- A Kia accessory trailer hitch is available
at an authorized Kia dealer.
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 ...
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 separa ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Display
■ No reliable speed limit information
If the system doesn’t have a reliable
speed limit information, the following
symbol is displayed in both the instrument
cluster and navigation screen.
■ No passing information
If the system detect no passing sign,
no passing is d ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis
When you shift the gear to the R
(Reverse) position and if one or more of
the below occurs you may have a malfunction
in the parking assist system.
You don't hear an audible warning
sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently.
is displayed.
If this occurs, we recommend that the
...