Kia Cee'd: Trailer Towing / If you do decide to pull a trailer
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:
- Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway
control.
- Do not do any towing with your car during its first 2,000 km (1,200
miles) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure
to heed this caution may result in serious engine or transaxle damage.
- When towing a trailer, we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia
dealer on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
- Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h (60
mph)).
- On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted
towing speed limit, whichever is lower.
- The chart contains important considerations that have to do with
weight:

M/T : Manual transaxle
A/T : Automatic transaxle
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular attention
to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and co ...
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Rear Console Cover Repair procedures
Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: 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? I ...