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Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual / What to do in an emergency / Towing

Kia Seltos: What to do in an emergency / Towing

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Towing service

Kia Seltos towing service with wheel dollies

  1. Wheel dollies

If towing is required, it is recommended to have your Kia Seltos towed by an authorized Kia dealer or a professional commercial tow-truck service.

Correct lifting and towing procedures are important to prevent damage to the vehicle. Using wheel dollies (1) or transporting the Kia Seltos on a flatbed tow truck is recommended whenever possible.

Kia Seltos towing warning for side and curtain air bags

WARNING

Side and curtain air bag

If your Kia Seltos is equipped with side and curtain air bags, place the vehicle in the ACC position while it is being towed. If the vehicle remains in the ON position, the side and curtain air bags may deploy if the rollover sensor detects the towing condition as a rollover situation.

Kia Seltos AWD towing caution with wheels off the ground

CAUTION

An AWD Kia Seltos should never be towed with the wheels on the ground. Always use wheel dollies or a flatbed tow truck. Failure to do so may cause serious damage to the transmission and AWD system.

Kia Seltos towing notice for neutral gear and electronic parking brake

NOTICE

  • Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral) when towing with the tires on the ground. For additional details, refer to the related towing and transmission instructions for the Kia Seltos.

  • If the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) does not release normally, load the Kia Seltos onto a flatbed tow truck and have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Emergency towing ➤

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

Emergency towing

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Smart key

Type A   Type B With the Kia Seltos smart key, you can lock or unlock the doors and start the engine without inserting a traditional key. This convenient system allows everyday access to the vehicle while keeping the key in your pocket, bag, or hand. The buttons on the smart key provide functions similar to the folding key, including door locking, door unlocking, and other remote operations depending on vehicle equipment.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Limitations of the System

Digital Key 2 Touch may not work properly if any of the following occurs: The smart phone battery or the vehicle battery is discharged. NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the smart phone settings. A credit card is placed on the back of the smart phone, or a metal or thick smart phone case is used.