Sportage 2WD L4-2.0L DOHC (1996)
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Follow all State and local laws/regulations applicable to vehicle towing.
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Never tow Sportage from the rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the road surface.
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DO NOT remove the driveshaft. Removing the driveshaft will allow transmission oil to leak out which could result in internal transmission damage.
Recommended Towing Procedure:
Towing the 2WD Sportage with all four wheels on the ground is not recommended, however, it is possible if the following "Towing Parameters" are
observed.
Towing Parameters:
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Follow "General Precautions" information provided above.
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Place the transmission Shift Lever in the "N" position.
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Release the Parking Brake.
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Place the Ignition Switch in the "ACC" position (steering wheel unlocked).
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Observe all posted speed limits.
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Towing speed not to exceed 55 mph.
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Distance not to exceed 400 miles at one time (see "Notice" below).
Notice:
After towing the Sportage 400 miles, stop, then start the Sportage engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes. This procedure will ensure that the
Transmission is sufficiently lubricated. Failure to observe this "Notice" could result in internal damage to the transmission.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Automatic Transmission Equipped with Automatic or Manual Locking Hubs
CAUTION:
Sportage models equipped with Automatic Transmission CANNOT BE TOWED behind another vehicle with all four (4) tires in contact with the
road surface even if the vehicle has been equipped with Manual Locking Hubs unless the rear driveshaft is removed. Failure to observe this
"CAUTION" could result in severe damage to the Automatic Transmission.
Recommended Towing Procedure:
If Sportage equipped with Automatic Transmission is towed with all four (4) tires in contact with the road surface, the rear driveshaft must be
disconnected and removed! This is the only option available for "recreational" towing of Sportage vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmission.
General Precautions:
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Follow all State and local laws/regulations applicable to vehicle towing.
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Remove the rear driveshaft.
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Never tow Sportage from the rear (backwards) with all four tires in contact with the road surface.
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Do not use a towing dolly.
Towing Parameters (Rear Driveshaft Removed):
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Follow "General Precautions" information provided above.
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Place the Ignition Switch in the "ACC" position (steering wheel unlocked).
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Place the transmission Shift Lever in the "N" position.
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Place the Transfer Case Shift Lever in the "2H" position.
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Release the Parking Brake.
