2003 Hyundai Elantra towing

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAIFEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/Parking Brake/ Parking Brake/
Parking Brake/
Low Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid LevelLow Brake Fluid Level Low Brake Fluid Level
Low Brake Fluid Level
Level Warning Light Level Warning LightLevel Warning Light Level Warning Light
Level Warning Light
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:
If you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have yourIf you suspect brake trouble, have your If you suspect brake trouble, have your
If you suspect brake trouble, have your
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer asbrakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
brakes checked by a Hyundai dealer as
soon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with asoon as possible. Driving your car with a soon as possible. Driving your car with a
soon as possible. Driving your car with a
problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-problem in either the brake electrical sys- problem in either the brake electrical sys-
problem in either the brake electrical sys-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-tem or brake hydraulic system is danger- tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
tem or brake hydraulic system is danger-
ous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury orous, and could result in a serious injury or ous, and could result in a serious injury or
ous, and could result in a serious injury or
death. death.death. death.
death.
Warning Light Operation Warning Light OperationWarning Light Operation Warning Light Operation
Warning Light OperationThe parking brake/brake fluid level warning
light should come on when the parking brake is
applied and the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
or "START". After the engine is started, the light
should go out when the parking brake is re-
leased.
If the parking brake is not applied, the warning
light should come on when the ignition switch is
turned to "ON" or "START", then go out when
the engine starts. If the light comes on at any
other time, you should slow the vehicle and
bring it to a complete stop in a safe location off
the roadway.
The brake fluid level warning light indicates that
the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder
is low and hydraulic brake fluid conforming to
DOT 3 or DOT 4 specifications should be
added. After adding fluid, if no other trouble isfound, the car should be immediately and care-
fully driven to a Hyundai dealer for inspection.
If further trouble is experienced, the vehicle
should not be driven at all but taken to a dealer
by a professional towing service or some other
safe method.
Your Hyundai is equipped with dual-diagonal
braking systems. This means you still have
braking on two wheels even if one of the dual
systems should fail. With only one of the dual
systems working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required to stop
the car. Also, the car will not stop in as short a
distance with only half of the brake system
working. If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine brak-
ing and stop the car as soon as it is safe to do
so.
B260J01A-AATCharging System Warning Charging System WarningCharging System Warning Charging System Warning
Charging System Warning
Light LightLight Light
Light
The charging system warning light should come
on when the ignition is turned on, then go out
when the engine is running. If the light stays on
while the engine is running, there is a malfunc-
tion in the electrical charging system. If the light
comes on while you are driving, stop, turn off
the engine and check under the hood. First,
make certain the generator drive belt is in
place. If it is, check the tension of the belt.
Do this as shown on page 6-13 by pushing
down on the center of the belt. And then, have
the system checked by your Hyundai dealer.
B260M01A-AATLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning LightLow Fuel Level Warning Light Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
The low fuel level warning light comes on when
the fuel tank is approaching empty. When it
comes on, you should add fuel as soon as
possible. Driving with the fuel level warning
light on or with the fuel level below "E" can
cause the engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter.
B260L01Y-AATDoor Ajar Warning Light
and Chime
The door ajar warning light warns you that a
door is not completely closed and the chime
warns you that driver's side front door is not
completely closed.
NOTE:To remind you not to lock the key inside the
car, the warning light comes on whenever
the key is in the "LOCK" position and a door
is open. The warning chime only sounds
whenever the key is in the "LOCK" position
and the driver's side front door is open. The
chime sounds and the light remains on until
the key is removed from the ignition.
B260K01E-GATTrunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate
(5 door) Open Warning Light
This light remains on unless the trunk lid/tail
gate is completely closed.

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o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):o L (Low gear): o L (Low gear):
o L (Low gear):Use for driving up a very steep grade or for
engine braking when descending steep hills.
When downshifting to "L", the transaxle will tem-
porarily remain in second gear until the vehicle
has slowed enough for low gear to engage. Do
not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h) in low gear.
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CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only whenShift into "R" and "P" position only when Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
Shift into "R" and "P" position only when
the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.the vehicle has completely stopped. the vehicle has completely stopped.
the vehicle has completely stopped.
o oo o
o
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse orDo not accelerate the engine in reverse or Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
Do not accelerate the engine in reverse or
any of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with theany of the forward positions with the any of the forward positions with the
any of the forward positions with the
brakes applied. brakes applied.brakes applied. brakes applied.
brakes applied.
o oo o
o
Always apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shiftingAlways apply the footbrake when shifting Always apply the footbrake when shifting
Always apply the footbrake when shifting
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L" from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
from "P" or "N", to "R", "D", "3", "2" or "L"
position. position.position. position.
position.
o oo o
o
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in placeDo not use the "P" (Park) position in place Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
Do not use the "P" (Park) position in place
of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-of the parking brake. Always set the park- of the parking brake. Always set the park-
of the parking brake. Always set the park-
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park) ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
ing brake, shift the transaxle into "P" (Park)
position and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition whenposition and turn off the ignition when position and turn off the ignition when
position and turn off the ignition when
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.you leave the vehicle, even momentarily. you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
you leave the vehicle, even momentarily.
Never leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended whileNever leave the vehicle unattended while Never leave the vehicle unattended while
Never leave the vehicle unattended while
the engine is running. the engine is running.the engine is running. the engine is running.
the engine is running.
o oo o
o
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid levelCheck the automatic transaxle fluid level Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
Check the automatic transaxle fluid level
regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.regularly, and add fluid as necessary. regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
regularly, and add fluid as necessary.
See the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for theSee the maintenance schedule for the See the maintenance schedule for the
See the maintenance schedule for the
proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.proper fluid recommendation. proper fluid recommendation.
proper fluid recommendation.
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NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:o oo o
o
For smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depressFor smooth and safe operation, depress For smooth and safe operation, depress
For smooth and safe operation, depress
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu- the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
the brake pedal when shifting from "Neu-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-tral" position or "Park" position to a for- tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
tral" position or "Park" position to a for-
ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.ward or reverse gear. ward or reverse gear.
ward or reverse gear.
o oo o
o
The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"The ignition key must be in the "ON" The ignition key must be in the "ON"
The ignition key must be in the "ON"
position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-position and the brake pedal fully de- position and the brake pedal fully de-
position and the brake pedal fully de-
pressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift leverpressed in order to move the shift lever pressed in order to move the shift lever
pressed in order to move the shift lever
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of thefrom the "P" (Park) position to any of the from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
from the "P" (Park) position to any of the
other positions. other positions.other positions. other positions.
other positions.
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o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):o 2 (Second gear): o 2 (Second gear):
o 2 (Second gear):Use for driving on a slippery road, hill climbing or
engine braking downhill. "2" automatically shifts
between first and second gears.
This means that no shift-up to 3rd gear is per-
formed. However, the shift-up to third gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" returning to
normal driving condition.
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o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):o N (Neutral): o N (Neutral):
o N (Neutral):In the "N" position, the transaxle is in neutral,
which means that no gears are engaged. The
engine can be started with the shift lever in "N"
position, although this is not recommended ex-
cept if the engine stalls while the car is moving.
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o D (Drive): o D (Drive):o D (Drive): o D (Drive):
o D (Drive):Use for normal driving. The transaxle will auto-
matically shift through a four-gear sequence.
Never downshift manually to "2" position or "L"
position when vehicle speed is more than 60 mph
(96 km/h).
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o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):o 3 (Third gear): o 3 (Third gear):
o 3 (Third gear):Use for towing a trailer during hill climbing or to
use engine braking downhill.
"3" automatically shifts between 1st, 2nd and 3rd
gears. This means that no shift-up to 4th gear is
performed. However, the shift-up to 4th gear is
done when the car speed exceeds a certain
value to prevent the engine from over-revving.
Manually move the selector to "D" when return-
ing to normal driving condition.o oo o
o
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",It is always possible to shift from "R", "N", It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
It is always possible to shift from "R", "N",
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position."D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position. "D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
"D", "3", "2", "L" position to "P" position.
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoidThe vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
The vehicle must be fully stopped to avoid
transaxle damage. transaxle damage.transaxle damage. transaxle damage.
transaxle damage.

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CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:Do not do any towing with your car during its Do not do any towing with your car during itsDo not do any towing with your car during its Do not do any towing with your car during its
Do not do any towing with your car during its
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allowfirst 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow
the engine to properly break in. Failure to the engine to properly break in. Failure tothe engine to properly break in. Failure to the engine to properly break in. Failure to
the engine to properly break in. Failure to
heed this caution may result in serious en- heed this caution may result in serious en-heed this caution may result in serious en- heed this caution may result in serious en-
heed this caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage. gine or transaxle damage.gine or transaxle damage. gine or transaxle damage.
gine or transaxle damage.
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Trailer Hitches Trailer HitchesTrailer Hitches Trailer Hitches
Trailer HitchesSelect the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that it's location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which distrib-
utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the
chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION AND NEVER USE ONE THAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
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Trailer Brakes Trailer BrakesTrailer Brakes Trailer Brakes
Trailer BrakesIf your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operating correctly.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car willIf you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to require more frequent maintenance due torequire more frequent maintenance due to require more frequent maintenance due to
require more frequent maintenance due to
the additional load. See "Maintenance Under the additional load. See "Maintenance Underthe additional load. See "Maintenance Under the additional load. See "Maintenance Under
the additional load. See "Maintenance Under
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5. Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5. Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:o oo o
o
Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-Never connect a trailer brake system di- Never connect a trailer brake system di-
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system. rectly to the vehicle brake system.rectly to the vehicle brake system. rectly to the vehicle brake system.
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
o oo o
o
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (inWhen towing a trailer on steep grades (in When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the excess of 12%) pay close attention to theexcess of 12%) pay close attention to the excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to en- engine coolant temperature gauge to en-engine coolant temperature gauge to en- engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
sure the engine does not overheat. If the sure the engine does not overheat. If thesure the engine does not overheat. If the sure the engine does not overheat. If the
sure the engine does not overheat. If the
needle of the coolant temperature gauge needle of the coolant temperature gaugeneedle of the coolant temperature gauge needle of the coolant temperature gauge
needle of the coolant temperature gauge
moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT), moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),
moves across the dial towards "H" (HOT),
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to pull over and stop as soon as it is safe topull over and stop as soon as it is safe to pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it do so, and allow the engine to idle until itdo so, and allow the engine to idle until it do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed once the cools down. You may proceed once thecools down. You may proceed once the cools down. You may proceed once the
cools down. You may proceed once the
engine has cooled sufficiently. engine has cooled sufficiently.engine has cooled sufficiently. engine has cooled sufficiently.
engine has cooled sufficiently.
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Safety Chains Safety ChainsSafety Chains Safety Chains
Safety ChainsShould the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the
trailer or vehicle could wander dangerously across
other lanes of traffic and ultimately leave the
roadway. To eliminate this potentially dangerous
situation, safety chains, attached between your
car and the trailer or towed vehicle, are required
in most states.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres- Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pres-
sure shown on the tires. sure shown on the tires.sure shown on the tires. sure shown on the tires.
sure shown on the tires.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
High speed travel consumes 1.5 times more fuel
than urban motoring. Do not forget to check both
engine coolant and engine oil.
3. Drive belt:
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheating of the engine.
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USE OF LIGHTS USE OF LIGHTSUSE OF LIGHTS USE OF LIGHTS
USE OF LIGHTSCheck your lights regularly for correct operation
and always keep them clean. When driving dur-
ing the day in conditions of poor visibility, it is
helpful to drive with headlights on low beam. This
enables you to be seen as well as to see.
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TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWINGTRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWINGIf you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
Since laws vary from State to State, the require-
ments for towing trailers, cars, other types of
vehicles, or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundai dealer for further details before towing.

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187.4 (85)
100 (45.3)
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Trailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight LimitTrailer Weight Limit Trailer Weight Limit
Trailer Weight Limit
Tongue load Total trailer weightSSA2200B
o Keep the tongue load 10% of the total trailer
load.
Tongue load
Total trailer weight
o Tongue loads can be increased or decreased
by redistributing the load in the trailer.
This can be verified by checking the total
weight of the loaded trailer and then checking
the load on the tongue.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Never load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight inNever load the trailer with more weight in Never load the trailer with more weight in
Never load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% ofthe back than in the front. About 60% of the back than in the front. About 60% of
the back than in the front. About 60% of
the trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front halfthe trailer load should be in the front half the trailer load should be in the front half
the trailer load should be in the front half
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the on the trailer and the remaining 40% in theon the trailer and the remaining 40% in the on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the
on the trailer and the remaining 40% in the
rear. rear.rear. rear.
rear.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailerThe total gross vehicle weight with trailer The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
The total gross vehicle weight with trailer
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weightmust not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden- Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden- Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-
Rating (GVWR) shown on the vehicle iden-tification plate (see page 8-1). The total tification plate (see page 8-1). The totaltification plate (see page 8-1). The total tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
tification plate (see page 8-1). The total
gross vehicle weight is the combined gross vehicle weight is the combinedgross vehicle weight is the combined gross vehicle weight is the combined
gross vehicle weight is the combined
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen- weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen- weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
weight of the vehicle, driver, all passen-
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailergers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
gers and their luggage, cargo, hitch, trailer
tongue load and other optional equip- tongue load and other optional equip-tongue load and other optional equip- tongue load and other optional equip-
tongue load and other optional equip-
ment. ment.ment. ment.
ment.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
The front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must notThe front or rear axle weight must not The front or rear axle weight must not
The front or rear axle weight must not
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratingexceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica- (GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
(GAWR) shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible thattion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that
tion plate (see page 8-1). It is possible that
your towing package does not exceed the your towing package does not exceed theyour towing package does not exceed the your towing package does not exceed the
your towing package does not exceed the
GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.GVWR but exceeds the GAWR. GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
GVWR but exceeds the GAWR.
Improper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too muchImproper trailer loading and/or too much Improper trailer loading and/or too much
Improper trailer loading and/or too much
luggage in the trunk can overload the rear luggage in the trunk can overload the rearluggage in the trunk can overload the rear luggage in the trunk can overload the rear
luggage in the trunk can overload the rear
axle. Redistribute the load and check the axle. Redistribute the load and check theaxle. Redistribute the load and check the axle. Redistribute the load and check the
axle. Redistribute the load and check the
axle weight again. axle weight again.axle weight again. axle weight again.
axle weight again.Gross axle weight Gross vehicle weightSSA2200D
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend-The following specifications are recommend- The following specifications are recommend-
The following specifications are recommend-
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailered when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
ed when towing a trailer. The loaded trailer
weight cannot safely exceed the values in the weight cannot safely exceed the values in theweight cannot safely exceed the values in the weight cannot safely exceed the values in the
weight cannot safely exceed the values in the
following chart. following chart.following chart. following chart.
following chart.Lbs. (kg)
Maximum Towable Weight
Trailer
1874(850)
1000(453)
WARNING: WARNING:WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING:Improperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer canImproperly loading your car and trailer can Improperly loading your car and trailer can
Improperly loading your car and trailer can
seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per-seriously affect its steering and braking per- seriously affect its steering and braking per-
seriously affect its steering and braking per-
formance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could causeformance causing a crash which could cause formance causing a crash which could cause
formance causing a crash which could cause
serious injury or death. serious injury or death.serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
serious injury or death.
o x 100 = 10% (MAX)
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Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing TipsTrailer or Vehicle Towing Tips Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips1. Before towing, check hitch and safety chain
connections as well as proper operation of
the trailer running lights, brake lights, and turn
signals.
2. Always drive your vehicle at a moderate
speed. (Less than 60 mph)
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel than normal
conditions.
4. To maintain engine braking efficiency and
electrical charging performance, do not use
fifth gear (manual transaxle) or overdrive
(automatic transaxle).
5. Always secure items in the trailer to prevent
load shift while driving.
6. Check the condition and air pressure of all
tires on the trailer and your car. Low tire
pressure can seriously affect the handling.
Also check the spare tire.
With Brake
Without Brake

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hold the vehicle in place by pressing on the
accelerator. This can cause the automatic
transaxle to overheat. Use the parking brake
or footbrake.
NOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-When towing check transaxle fluid more fre- When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
When towing check transaxle fluid more fre-
quently. quently.quently. quently.
quently.
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,If overheating should occur when towing, If overheating should occur when towing,
If overheating should occur when towing,
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),(the temperature gauge reads near red zone), (the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
(the temperature gauge reads near red zone),
taking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce ortaking the following action may reduce or taking the following action may reduce or
taking the following action may reduce or
eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.eliminate the problem. eliminate the problem.
eliminate the problem.
1. 1.1. 1.
1.
Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.Turn off the air conditioner. Turn off the air conditioner.
Turn off the air conditioner.
2. 2.2. 2.
2.
Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.Reduce highway speed. Reduce highway speed.
Reduce highway speed.
3. 3.3. 3.
3.
Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.Select a lower gear when going uphill. Select a lower gear when going uphill.
Select a lower gear when going uphill.
4. 4.4. 4.
4.
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gearWhile in stop and go traffic, place the gear While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
While in stop and go traffic, place the gear
selector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle theselector in park or neutral and idle the selector in park or neutral and idle the
selector in park or neutral and idle the
engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.engine at a higher speed. engine at a higher speed.
engine at a higher speed. 7. The vehicle/trailer combination is more af-
fected by crosswind and buffeting.
When being passed by a large vehicle, keep
a constant speed and steer straight ahead. If
there is too much wind buffeting slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air turbulence.
8. When parking your car and trailer, especially
on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal
precautions. Turn your front wheel into the
curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the
transaxle in 1st or Reverse (manual) or Park
(automatic). In addition, place wheel chocks
at each of the trailer's tires.
9. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your
vehicle and trailer moving, and then apply the
trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
10. During your trip, occasionally check to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still working.
11. Avoid jerky starts, sudden acceleration or
sudden stops.
12. Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane changes.
13. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long
or too frequently. This could cause the brakes
to overheat, resulting in reduced braking effi-
ciency.
14. When going down a hill, shift into a lower gear
and use the engine braking 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.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
3-7
D060J01E-AAT
After Changing Wheels After Changing WheelsAfter Changing Wheels After Changing Wheels
After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap
and check the air pressure. If the pressure is
lower than recommended, drive slowly to the
nearest service station and inflate to the correct
pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct.
Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or
adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
air may leak from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,
buy another and install it as soon as possible.
After you have changed wheels, always secure
the flat tire in its place in the trunk and return the
jack and tools to their proper storage locations.
D080A01A-AAT
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWEDIF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
rectly! rectly!rectly! rectly!
rectly!
If your car has to be towed, it should be done by
your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck
service. This will help assure that your car is not
damaged in towing. Also, professionals are gen-
erally aware of state and local laws governing
towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to
your car, it is suggested that you show this
information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that
a safety chain system is used and that all state
and local laws are observed.
D080B01A-AATTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual TransaxleTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
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 sure that the transaxle is in
neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key is in
the "ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism, which is not designed to hold the front
wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SSA3080A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE
SSA3090A
D040B01E

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D080C02A-AATTowing a Car with an Automatic Towing a Car with an AutomaticTowing a Car with an Automatic Towing a Car with an Automatic
Towing a Car with an Automatic
Transaxle TransaxleTransaxle Transaxle
Transaxle
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should A car with an automatic transaxle shouldA car with an automatic transaxle should A car with an automatic transaxle should
A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front never be towed from the rear with the frontnever be towed from the rear with the front never be towed from the rear with the front
never be towed from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri- wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-wheels on the ground. This can cause seri- wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must ous damage to the transaxle. If the car mustous damage to the transaxle. If the car must ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be towed from the rear, a towing dolly mustbe towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be used under the front wheels. be used under the front wheels.be used under the front wheels. be used under the front wheels.
be used under the front wheels.
If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, be sure the parking brake is re-
leased.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SSA3100A o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SSA3101AD080D02A-AAT
Emergency Towing Emergency TowingEmergency Towing Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing
For emergency towing when no commercial tow
vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or
strap to one of the tie-down hooks under the front
of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in
this manner on any unpaved surface. This could
result in serious damage to your car.
Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels,
drive train, axles, steering or brakes are dam-
aged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in
neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine
off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine
running). A driver must be in the towed car to
steer it and operate the brakes.
D080D01ENOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Before towing, check the level of the tran- Before towing, check the level of the tran-Before towing, check the level of the tran- Before towing, check the level of the tran-
Before towing, check the level of the tran-
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark onsaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,
a towing dolly must be used as described a towing dolly must be used as describeda towing dolly must be used as described a towing dolly must be used as described
a towing dolly must be used as described
above. above.above. above.
above.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTSVEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
5-5
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONSMAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONSThe following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the
appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace I : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary
F040A02E-AAT
MAINTENANCE ITEM
F - More than 50% driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 90°F (32°C)
G - Driving in mountainous areas
H - Towing a trailer
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, or other commercial use
or vehicle towing
J - Driving over 100 MPH SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONSSEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A - Repeated short distance driving
B - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty, rough roads
D - Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E - Driving in sandy areasMAINTENANCE INTERVALS
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
SPARK PLUGS
BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS
REAR BRAKE DRUMS/LININGS/PADS,
PARKING BRAKE
STEERING GEAR RACK, LINKAGE & BOOTS/
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT
DRIVESHAFTS AND BOOTS
MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
AIR FILTER (IN FRONT OF BLOWER UNIT)R
R
R
I
I
I
I
R
R
REVERY 3,000 MILES (4,800 KM) OR 3 MONTHS
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
MORE FREQUENTLY
EVERY 7,500 MILES (12,000 KM) OR 6 MONTHS
EVERY 60,000 MILES (96,000 KM)
EVERY 30,000 MILES (48,000 KM)
MORE FREQUENTLY MAINTENANCE
OPERATION
A, B, C, F, H
C, E
B, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, G, H
C, D, E, F, G
C, E, F
A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
A, C, E, F, G, H, I
C, EDRIVING
CONDITION