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Kia Telluride: Trailer towing: (if equipped) / Ball mount: (if equipped)

Kia Telluride trailer ball mount dimensions and installation components
  1. 9.0 inches (228.6 mm)

  2. 2.0 inches (50.8 mm)

  3. Pin

  4. Clip

Ball mount installation

  1. Loosen the two retaining screws located inside the rear body panel, then pull the lower portion of the cover outward to open and remove it. Store the cover in a secure location until towing is complete.

  2. Carefully slide the ball mount straight into the hitch receiver assembly until it is fully seated.

  3. Align the mounting holes in the ball mount with the corresponding holes in the hitch receiver.

  4. Insert the hitch pin completely through both the hitch receiver and the ball mount.

  5. Secure the assembly by inserting the retaining clip into the hole at the end of the hitch pin.

Ball mount removal

  1. Remove the retaining clip from the hitch pin, then pull the pin completely out of the hitch receiver and ball mount.

  2. Slide the ball mount rearward and remove it from the hitch receiver.

  3. Reinstall the protective hitch cover and store the ball mount in a clean, dry, and secure location until it is needed again.

WARNING

  • Always remove the ball mount when your Kia Telluride is not towing a trailer. Leaving it installed unnecessarily may create a hazard for pedestrians or other vehicles.

  • Select a ball mount with the proper rating and dimensions for the trailer you intend to tow.

  • Before towing, verify that all tires are inflated to the recommended pressure specified for trailer operation.

Hitches: (if equipped)

If your Kia Telluride is equipped with a factory-installed hitch cover, remove it before using the hitch receiver...

Electrical connection: (if equipped)

Yellow: Left turn signal/Stop light White: (-) Ground terminal Blue: Electric brakes Green: Right turn signal/Stop light Orange: (+) Batt..

Other information:

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

This device is designed to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operation is permitted only under the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference it receives, including interference that could result in undesired operation.

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Closing and locking the fuel filler door

To lock the fuel filler door, use one of the following methods: Press the lock button on your smart key. Press the central door lock switch on the driver's door armrest. For added security, all doors and the fuel filler door of your Kia Telluride automatically lock once vehicle speed exceeds 9.