| Towing |
If the vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service. Never tow a vehicle just on a rope or chain as this is extremely dangerous.
[Front]

[Rear]

Emergency Towing
There are three popular methods of towing a vehicle:
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Flatbed: The operator loads the vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way of transporting a vehicle. |
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Wheel-lift: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the tires of the driving axle and lift them off the ground. The other two wheels remain on the ground. |
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Hook and Chain: The tow truck uses metal cables with hooks on the ends. These hooks go around parts of the frame or suspension, and the cables lift that end of the vehicle off the ground. The vehicle's suspension and body can be seriously damaged if this method of towing is attempted. |
If the vehicle cannot be transported by flat-bed, it should be towed with the wheels of the driving axle off the ground and perform the following:
Manual Transaxle
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Release the parking brake. |
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Shift the Transaxle to neutral |
Automatic Transaxle
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Release the parking brake. |
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Start the engine. |
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Shift to [D] position, then [N] position. |
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Turn off the engine. |
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Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Important Safety Notice
General information Important Safety Notice Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general directions for a service and repair. Procedure, techniques, tools, and parts for service including the skill of the technician vary.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Automatic transmission operation
The automatic transmission has 8 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few shifts on a new vehicle, if the battery has been disconnected, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and the shifting sequence will adjust after shifts are cycled a few times by the TCM (Transmission Control Module) or PCM (Powertrain Control Module).