2009 Hyundai Santa Fe emergency towing

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If the Engine Will Not Start ........................................... 3-2
Jump Starting ............................................................... 3-3
If the Engine Overheats ............................................... 3-4
Spare Tyre ................................................................... 3-5
Wheel and Tyre Changing ........................................... 3-7
If Your Vehicle Must Be Towed ..................................3-11
Emergency Towing ..................................................... 3-12
If You Lose Your K eys ................................................ 3-14
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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8. Check and adjust the air pressure
ensuring that the valve cap is re- placed afterwards. 1VQA3015
IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED
D080A01O-GAT If your vehicle has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck service. This will help assure that your vehicle is notdamaged in towing. Also, professionals are generally aware of local laws gov- erning towing. In any case, rather thanrisk damage to your car, it is suggested that you show this information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a safetychain system is used and that all local laws are observed. It is recommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
! CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neutral.
o When the engine will not start, be
sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion.
9. Refit the wheel trim.
10. Return the jack, tool and spare wheel
in its original position.
11. As soon as possible, check the wheel nut torque and adjust to the specification listed below:
Wheel nut tightening torque 900 ~ 1,100 kg.cm (65 ~ 80 lb.ft)
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D080C01O-GAT Towing the 4 Wheel Drive Ve- hicle
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When towing the 4WD vehicle, it must be towed by lifting all 4 wheels or usingthe towing dolly.
dolly
dolly CAUTION:
o The 4WD vehicle should never be towed with the wheels on the ground. This can cause serious damage to the transaxle or the 4WD system.
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumperor 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. D080D01CM-DAT EMERGENCY TOWING

For emergency towing e.g. pulling the vehicle out of a ditch, mud or snow bank, attach a tow cable, chain or strap Towing Hook
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Towing Hook
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to one of the towing hooks under the front/rear of your car. Do not attempt totow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface. This could result in serious damage toyour car. Towing should not be at- tempted if the wheels, drive train, ax- les, steering or brakes are damaged.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. (1)To open the towing cover, push it with your finger.
(2)To mount the towing hook, rotate it
clockwise. (3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to
the towing hook on the rear bumper.
NOTE:
o To avoid serious damage to your 4WD vehicle, limit the towing to 15 km/h (10 mph) and not for morethan 1.5 km (1 mile) at ANY TIME.
o Before towing, check the level of
the automatic transaxle fluid. If itis below the 75°C range on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must beused.
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It should be tightened firmly with your fingers until there is no more play in the towing hole. Towing hook is located in the luggage compart-ment. CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be surethat the transaxle is in neutral. If your vehicle is equipped with the auto- matic transaxle, do not tow at speedsgreater than 50 km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25 km (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 andbrakes.
! CAUTION:
The vehicle brakes have no power assistance when the engine is not running and the brake pedal willrequire very high pressure to stop the vehicle.
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D120A02A-DAT If you happen to lose your leys, your vehicle will require towing to your Hyundai dealer to have the new set of keys programmed to your vehicle.
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INDEX
P Parking Brake
............................................................. 1-83
Power Outlet ............................................................... 1-70
Power Steering Fluid Level .......................................... 6-26
RRear Seat Adjusting seatback angle ........................................ 1-20
Folding rear seatback 2nd row seat .........................1-20
Rear Window Demist er Switch .................................... 1-67
Roof Rack ................................................................... 1-86
Running In Your New Hyundai ...................................... 1-4
SSeats Front ....................................................................... 1-15
Rear ........................................................................ 1-20
Seat Bel ts ................................................................... 1-24
3-point system ........................................................ 1-26
Adjusting your seat belt .......................................... 1-27
Maintenance of seat belts ....................................... 1-25
Pre-tensioner seat belt ............................................ 1-32
Spectacle Case .......................................................... 1-77
Speedometer ............................................................... 1-56
Starting Procedure ....................................................... 2-6
Steering Wheel Col umn ............................................... 1-93
Stereo Sound System ............................................... 1-119Sunroof
....................................................................... 1-73
Sun Visor .................................................................... 1-90
TTachometer ................................................................. 1-55
Tail Gate ..................................................................... 1-84
Theft-Alarm System ..................................................... 1-9
Towing A trailer (o r vehicle) ................................................. 2-26
Emergency ............................................................. 3-12
If your vehicle must be towed ................................. 3-11
Transaxle Automatic ................................................................ 2-9Automatic transaxle fluid checking .......................... 6-16
Manual ..................................................................... 2-7
Trip Computer ............................................................. 1-57
Tyre Balancing ................................................................. 8-6
Chains ..................................................................... 8-5
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure .................................................................. 8-3
Replacement ............................................................ 8-6
Rotation ................................................................... 8-5
Snow tyre ................................................................. 8-4
Spare tyre ................................................................ 3-5Traction .................................................................... 8-6
Wheel and tyre changing .......................................... 3-7
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