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C190C01Y-GAT Trailer Brakes If your trailer is equipped with a braking system, make sure it conforms to fed-eral and/or local regulations and that it
is properly installed and operating cor-rectly. NOTE: If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will require more frequent main-tenance due to the additional load.See "Maintenance Under SevereUsage Conditions" on page 5-6.
CAUTION:
o Never connect a trailer brake sys- tem directly to the vehicle brakesystem.
o When towing a trailer on steep grades (in excess of 12%) pay
close attention to the engine cool- ant temperature gauge to ensure
the engine does not overheat. Ifthe needle of the coolant tem-
perature gauge moves across thedial towards "H" (HOT), pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
C190B01S-AATTrailer Hitches Select the proper hitch and ball combi- nation, making sure that it's location is compatible with that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.Use a quality non-equalizing hitch whichdistributes the tongue load uniformlythroughout the chassis. The hitch should be bolted securely to the car and installed by a qualifiedtechnician. DO NOT USE A HITCHDESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-STALLATION AND NEVER USE ONETHAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
C180A01A-AAT USE OF LIGHTS Check your lights regularly for correct operation and always keep them clean.When driving during the day in condi-tions of poor visibility, it is helpful todrive with headlights on low beam. This enables you to be seen as well as to see. C190A01A-GAT TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING If you are considering towing with your car, you should first check with your Province Department of Motor Vehiclesto determine their legal requirements.Since laws vary from province to prov-ince the requirements for towing trail- ers, cars, or other types of vehicles or apparatus may differ. Ask your Hyundaidealer for further details before towing.
CAUTION:
Do not do any towing with your carduring its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles)in order to allow the engine to prop-erly break in. Failure to heed thiscaution may result in serious en- gine or transaxle damage.
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C190E03L-GAT Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weight C190E01L2. The total gross vehicle weight
with trailer must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR) shown on the vehicleidentification plate (see page 8-2). The total gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle, driver, all passengersand their luggage, cargo, hitch,
trailer tongue load and other op-tional equipment.
3. The front or rear axle weight must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) shown on thevehicle identification plate (seepage 8-2). It is possible that yourtowing package does not exceedthe GVWR but exceeds the
C190D01A-GAT Safety Chains Should the hitch connection between your car and the trailer or vehicle youare towing fail, the trailer or vehiclecould wander dangerously across otherlanes of traffic and ultimately collidewith another vehicle. To eliminate this potentially dangerous situation, safety chains, attached between your car andthe trailer or towed vehicle, are re-quired in most provinces.
Tongue loads can be increased ordecreased by redistributing the load inthe trailer.This can be verified by checking the total weight of the loaded trailer and then checking the load on the tongue. NOTE:
1. Never load the trailer with more
weight in the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half on the trailer and the remaining40% in the rear.
do so, and allow the engine toidle until it cools down. You may
proceed once the engine hascooled sufficiently.
C190E02L
Gross Axle Weight
Gross Vehicle
Weight
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With Brake
WithoutBrake Tongue
75 (165.4)
Maximum Towable Weight
kg. (Lbs)
Trailer
1800 (3968)
750 (1653)
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and trailer can seriously affect its steer-ing and braking performance caus- ing a crash which could cause seri- ous injury or death. C190F01Y-GAT Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
1. Before towing, check hitch and
safety chain connections as well as proper operation of the trailer run-ning lights, brake lights, and turnsignals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a mod-
erate speed (Less than 100 km/h)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel
than normal conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per- formance, do not use fifth gear (manual transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pres-
sure of all tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire pressure can seriously affect the handling. Alsocheck the spare tire.
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more affected by crosswind andbuffeting. When being passed by a large ve- hicle, keep a constant speed andsteer straight ahead. If there is toomuch wind buffeting slow down to
Coupling point
C190E04L
GAWR. Improper trailer loadingand/or too much luggage in thetrunk can overload the rear axle.Redistribute the load and checkthe axle weight again.
4. The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de-vice is 75 kg. CAUTION:
The following specifications are rec-ommended when towing a trailer.The loaded trailer weight cannotsafely exceed the values in the chartbelow.
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5. The maximum permissible over- hang of the coupling point : 1,230 mm.
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14.When going down a hill, shift into a
lower gear and use the engine brak- ing effect.When ascending a long grade,downshift the transaxle to a lower gear and reduce speed to reduce chances of engine overloading and/or overheating.
15.If you have to stop while going uphill, do not hold the vehicle inplace by pressing on the accelera- tor. This can cause the automatic transaxle to overheat. Use the park-ing brake or footbrake.
NOTE: When towing, check transaxle fluid more frequently.
CAUTION:
If overheating should occur whentowing, (temperature gauge readsnear red zone), taking the followingaction may reduce or eliminate theproblem.
get out of the other vehicle's airturbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer,
especially on a hill, be sure to followall the normal precautions. Turn your front wheel into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and putthe transaxle in 1st or Reverse(manual) or Park (automatic). Inaddition, place wheel chocks ateach of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-ing, and then apply the trailer brakecontroller by hand to be sure thebrakes are working. This lets youcheck your electrical connection at the same time.
10.During your trip, check occasion- ally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lights and anytrailer brakes are still working.
11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel- eration or sudden stops.
12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This couldcause the brakes to overheat, re- sulting in reduced braking efficien- cy. 1. Turn off the air conditioner.
2. Reduce highway speed.
3. Select a lower gear when going
uphill.
4. While in stop and go traffic, place the gear selector in park or neutraland idle the engine at a higher speed.
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3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
If the Engine Will not Start .............................................................. 3-2
Jump Starting .................................................................................. 3-2
If the Engine Overheats .................................................................. 3-4
Spare Tire ....................................................................................... 3-5
If You Have a Flat Tire .................................................................... 3-5
If Your Car Must Be Towed ..........................................................3-10
Emergency Towing ....................................................................... 3-12
If You Lose Your Keys .................................................................. 3-12
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Lower the car to the ground by turning the wheel nut wrench counterclock-wise. Then position the wrench as shown in the drawing and tighten the wheel nuts. Be sure the socket isseated completely over the nut. Do notstand on the wrench handle or use anextension pipe over the wrench handle.Go around the wheel tightening every other nut until they are all tight. Then double-check each nut for tightness.After changing wheels, have a techni-cian tighten the wheel nuts to theirproper torque as soon as possible.
D060I01E-GAT 8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten
Nuts
HXGS414Wheel nut tightening torque: Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)
D060J01E-AAT After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap and check the air pressure. If the pressure is lower than recom- mended, drive slowly to the nearestservice station and inflate to the cor-rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust ituntil it is correct. Always reinstall thevalve cap after checking or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced, air may leak from the tire. If you lose avalve cap, buy another and install it assoon as possible. D060J01LAfter you have changed wheels, al-ways secure the flat tire in its place inthe trunk and return the jack and toolsto their proper storage locations.
D080A01A-AAT IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
CAUTION:
Your car can be damaged if towed incorrectly! o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
D080A01L
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D080C02A-GAT Towing a Car With Automatic Transaxle
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from therear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle. If the carmust be towed from the rear, a tow-ing dolly must be used under thefront wheels.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE HXG552JD080B01A-AAT Towing a Car With a Manual Transaxle
o If the car is being towed with the rear
wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels on the ground, be surethat the transaxle is in neutral. Also,be sure that the ignition key is in the"ACC" position. This is necessary toprevent damage to the steering lockmechanism, which is not designed to hold the front wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged,a towing dolly must be used.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE WITH NO DAMAGE HXG547J
If your car has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai dealer or acommercial tow truck service. This willhelp assure that your car is not dam-aged in towing. Also, professionals are generally aware of state and local laws governing towing. In any case, ratherthan risk damage to your car, it issuggested that you show this informa-tion to the tow truck operator. Be surethat a safety chain system is used and that all state and local laws are ob- served.
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If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, be sure theparking brake is released.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE D080C01LD080D02A-GAT EMERGENCY TOWING
For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attacha tow cable, chain or strap to one of thetie-down hooks under the front of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved sur-face. This could result in serious dam-age to your car.Nor should towing be attempted if thewheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral andthe key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)or in the "ON" position (with the enginerunning). A driver must be in the towedcar to steer it and operate the brakes. D080D01L
CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all fourwheels on the ground, it can betowed only from the front. Be surethat the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25km (15 miles).Be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi-tion. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes. D120A01A-GAT IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if youhave your key number.If you lock the keys inside your car andyou cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers can use special tools to open the door for you. Information about the key of immobi- lizer system (if installed) will be foundon page 1-4.
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NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the transaxle fluid. If it is below the"HOT" range on the dipstick, addfluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.