Kia Optima: Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing) - Towing - In Case Of An Emergency - Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners ManualKia Optima: Tie-down hooks (for flatbed towing)

CAUTION CAUTION

Do not use the tie-down hooks for towing purposes. The hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead to serious injury.

Towing
If emergency towing is necessary, we recommend having it done by an authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting and towing procedures are necessary to prevent damage to ...

Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia dealer or a commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...

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Disassembly
Universal joint assembly 1. Loosen the bolt (A) and then disconnect the universal joint assembly from the steering column assembly. 2. Reassembly is the reverse of ...

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