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: Additional instructions(messages)
When the Smart Parking Assist System
is operating, a message may appear
regardless of the parking order.
The messages will appear according to
the circumstances. Follow the instructions
provided while parking your vehicle
with the Smart Parking Assist System.
✽ NOTICE
• In the ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Warning type
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warning
chime will sound, the warning light on
the outside rearview mirror will blink.
If the detected vehicle is out of detection
range, moving away in the opposite
direction or moving slow, the warning
is ...