2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE towing

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Features of your vehicle
Front seat(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Seat warmer*
(5) Headrest
(6) Armrest
(7) Lumbar supportRear seats(8) Forward and backward
(9) Seatback angle
(10) Headrest
(11) Armrest
(12) Stowing** if equipped
SEAT
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WARNING
- Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot
area could interfere with the opera-
tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident. Do not place
anything under the front seats.

Features of your vehicle54 34. Remove the seat while lifting up the
rear portion of seat cushion (6).
Stowing the rear seat (3rd row)The rear seat can be folded and stowed
in the luggage compartment to provide
additional cargo space.
To stow the rear seat:
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Fold the seatback by pulling out the
folding strap.3. Pull the seat by using the stowing
strap.
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4. Stow the seat by pushing down firmly.To use the rear seat:
1. Lift the seat by pulling out the stowing
strap.2. Release the strap and push the seat
forward firmly until it clicks into place to
insert the catches into the anchors.
✽ ✽
NOTICEDo not push down the upper part of the
seatback when pushing the seat for-
ward. Doing so can prevent the catches
from being locked in position.
WARNING
Make sure there are no persons or
objects around the seat and be
careful not to injure your hands or
body under the seat or in the mov-
ing seat parts when stowing or
reinstalling the seat.
Do not sit on the seat when it is
stowed with the seatback upright
in the luggage compartment.
Sitting on the unstable and
unlocked seat could cause seri-
ous injuries or death in an acci-
dent.
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3. Insert a key or similar small rigid
device into the web release button (E)
on the anchor connector. Pull up on
the seat belt web (A) and allow the
webbing to retract automatically.
4. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the
hole on the belt assembly cover.
Stowing the rear seat belt The rear seat belt can be stowed in the
pocket between the rear seatback and
cushion when not in use.
Proper use and care of the seat
belt system To ensure that the seat belts provide the
maximum protection, please follow these
instructions:
Use the seat belts at all times - even on
short trips.
If the seat belt is twisted, straighten it
prior to use.
Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from the seat belts.
After wearing a seat belt, make sure it
fully retracts to the stowed position. Do
not allow the belt to get caught in the
door when you close it.
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3rd row seat

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Engine exhaust can be dangerous! / 4-2
Before driving / 4-3
Key positions / 4-5
Starting the engine / 4-6
Automatic transaxle / 4-7
Cruise control system / 4-14
Brake system / 4-17
Electronic stability control (ESC) / 4-22
Rear parking assist system / 4-25
Good braking practices / 4-28
Economical operation / 4-29
Special driving conditions / 4-30
Winter driving / 4-32
Trailer towing / 4-34
Vehicle load limit / 4-41
Weight of the vehicle / 4-46
Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle26 4Non-operational conditions of
rear parking assist systemThe rear parking assist system may
not operate properly when:1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will
operate normally when the moisture
has been cleared.)
2. The sensor is covered with foreign
matter, such as snow or water, or the
sensor cover is blocked. (It will operate
normally when the material is removed
or the sensor is no longer blocked.)
3. Driving on uneven road surfaces
(unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, gradi-
ent).
4. Objects generating excessive noise
(vehicle horns, loud motorcycle
engines, or truck air brakes) are within
range of the sensor.
5. Heavy rain or water spray exists.
6. Wireless transmitters or mobile phones
are within range of the sensor.
7. The sensor is covered with snow.
8. Trailer towing
The detecting range may decrease
when:1. The sensor is stained with foreign mat-
ter such as snow or water. (The sens-
ing range will return to normal when
removed.)
2. Outside air temperature is extremely
hot or cold.The following objects may not be rec-
ognized by the sensor:1. Sharp or slim objects such as ropes,
chains or small poles.
2. Objects which tend to absorb the sen-
sor frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
3. Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in.
(1 m) and narrower than 6 in. (14 cm) in
diameter.
CAUTION
1. The rear parking assist system
may not sound sequentially
depending on the speed and
shapes of the objects detected.
2. The rear parking assist system
may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installa-
tion has been modified or dam-
aged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may
also interfere with the sensor per-
formance.
3. The sensor may not recognize
objects less than 15 in. (40 cm)
from the sensor, or it may sense
an incorrect distance. Use cau-
tion.
4. When the sensor is frozen or
stained with snow, dirt, or water,
the sensor may be inoperative
until the stains are removed
using a soft cloth.
5. Do not push, scratch or strike the
sensor. Sensor damage could
occur.

Driving your vehicle34 4
Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify
what the vehicle trailering capacity is for
your vehicle, you should read the infor-
mation in “Weight of the Trailer” that
appears later in this section.
Remember that trailering is different than
just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling,
durability, and fuel economy. Successful,
safe trailering requires correct equip-
ment, and it has to be used properly.This section contains many time-tested,
important trailering tips and safety rules.
Many of these are important for your
safety and that of your passengers.
Please read this section carefully before
you pull a trailer.
Load-pulling components such as the
engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and
tires are forced to work harder against
the load of the added weight. The engine
is required to operate at relatively higher
speeds and under greater loads. This
additional burden generates extra heat.
The trailer also adds considerably to
wind resistance, increasing the pulling
requirements.
TRAILER TOWING
WARNING
- Towing a trail-
er
If you don't use the correct equip-
ment and drive improperly, you can
lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well
- or even at all. You and your pas-
sengers could be seriously or fatal-
ly injured. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this
section.
WARNING
- Weight limits
Before towing, make sure the total
trailer weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load
are all within the limits.
CAUTION
Pulling a trailer improperly can
damage your vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by your
warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,
follow the advice in this section.

Driving your vehicle36 4Driving with a trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Before setting out
for the open road, you must get to know
your trailer. Acquaint yourself with the
feel of handling and braking with the
added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not
nearly so responsive as your vehicle is
by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch
and platform, safety chains, electrical
connector(s), lights, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing and then apply the trailer brake con-
troller by hand to be sure the brakes are
working. This lets you check your electri-
cal connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be
sure that the load is secure, and that the
lights and any trailer brakes are still work-
ing.
Following distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehi-
cle ahead as you would when driving
your vehicle without a trailer. This can
help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.Passing You’ll need more passing distance up
ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,
because of the increased vehicle length,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to
your lane.Backing up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, just move your hand to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone guide
you.Making turns When you’re turning with a trailer, make
wider turns than normal. Do this so your
trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid
jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn signals when towing a trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has
to have a different turn signal flasher and
extra wiring. The green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash whenever you
signal a turn or lane change. Properly
connected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows
on your instrument panel will flash for
turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are
burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signals
when, in fact, they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trail-
er bulbs are still working. You must also
check the lights every time you discon-
nect and then reconnect the wires.
Do not connect a trailer lighting system
directly to your vehicle’s lighting system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring har-
ness.
Your Authorized Hyundai Dealer can
assist you in installing the wiring harness.
WARNING
Failure to use an approved trailer
wiring harness could result in dam-
age to the vehicle electrical system
and/or personal injury.