2006 Hyundai Matrix emergency towing

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the vehicle.
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o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the ve- hicle.
1) If the vehicle is being towed with the rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking brake is released. NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with thefront wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle: If you do not use a towing dolly, placethe ignition key in the "ACC" position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
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CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed or in the "LOCK" position when towingfrom the rear without a towing dolly.
o Automatic Transaxle: Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
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A vehicle with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage tothe transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground.

3 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
14IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used. D120A01A-EAT Information about the key of immobiliser system will be found on page 1-4.
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EMERGENCY TOWING
D080D04A-EAT For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or strap to one of thetowing hooks under the front/rear of your vehicle. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpavedsurface. This could result in serious damage to your vehicle. Nor should towing be attempted if thewheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and thekey is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine running). A driver must be in the towedvehicle to steer it and operate the brakes. D080D04FC
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Rear CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 30 mph(50 km/h) and for more than 15 miles (25 km). 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 andbrakes

10INDEX
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A ACCESSORY TRAY ................................................. 1-67
AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH.................................. 1-82
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....... 6-25
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT .............6-16
ANTENNA ................................................................. 1-95
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) .......................2-14
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM .................................. 1-8
ASHTRAY ................................................................. 1-61
AUTO FUEL CUT SWITCH ....................................... 1-75
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE .......................................2-10
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ........................... 6-20
B BATTERY MAINTENANCE .......................................6-30
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ............................ 2-3
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM .............................. 6-32
BONNET RELEASE .................................................. 1-70
BRAKE PEDAL FREEPLAY .....................................6-27
BRAKE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (BTCS) .... 2-14
BRAKE SYSTEM CHECKING.................................. 6-22
C
CARE OF SEAT BELTS .... .......................................1-20
CARGO AREA COVER ............................................. 1-74
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 7-3
CENTRE VENTILATOR ............................................. 1-76
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKS ......... .................................. 1-7
CHANGING A FLAT TYRE ......................................... 3-7
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLU ID .............................6-24CHILD-PROOF REAR DOOR LOCK
........................... 1-7
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................................... 1-24
CIGAR LIGHTER ....................................................... 1-60
CLUTCH PEDAL FREEPLAY ....................................6-27
COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
............................................................................. 2-3
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE ........................1-49
D DAILY OPERATING CHECKS .................................... 6-5
DIGITAL CLOCK ....................................................... 1-59
DOOR LOCKS ............................................................. 1-5
DOOR WINDOWS ..................................................... 1-11
DRINK HOLDER ........................................................ 1-61
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................... 6-28
DRIVING FOR ECONOMY ....... .................................2-18
E EFFECTIVE BRAKING ............................................. 2-17
ELECTRIC COOLING FANS ..................................... 6-31
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) ...........2-16
EMERGENCY TOWING ............................................ 3-14
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM ................................. 7-2
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....... ................................... 6-2
ENGINE COOLANT CHECKING AND REPLACING . 6-12
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER REPLACEMENT .............. 6-8
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION .................................... 6-8
ENGINE OIL REPLENISHMENT ................................. 6-7
ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 6-5 EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR ........................... 1-67