2014 HYUNDAI IX35 trailer

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However, if you ever have to park your
trailer on a hill, here's how to do it:
1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.
Turn the steering wheel in the direction
of the kerb (left if headed down hill,
right if headed up hill).
2. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle, place the car in neutral. If the vehicle
has an automatic transaxle, place the
car in P (Park).
3. Set the parking brake and shut off the vehicle.
4. Place chocks under the trailer wheels on the down hill side of the wheels.
5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift to neutral, release the parking brake
and slowly release the brakes until the
trailer chocks absorb the load.
6. Reapply the brakes, reapply the park- ing brake and shift the vehicle to R
(Reverse) for manual transaxle or P
(Park) for automatic transaxle.
7. Shut off the vehicle and release the vehicle brakes but leave the parking
brake set. When you are ready to leave after park-ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle in P (Park),
apply your brakes and hold the brake
pedal down whilst you:
 Start your engine;
 Shift into gear; and
 Release the parking brake.
2. Slowly remove your foot from the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
WARNING - Parking brake
It can be dangerous to get out of
your vehicle if the parking brake is
not firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the vehicle can move suddenly. You
or others could be seriously or
fatally injured.
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Maintenance when trailer towing
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-tion to include engine oil, automatic
transaxle fluid, axle lubricant and cooling
system fluid. Brake condition is another
important item to frequently check. Each
item is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly. If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review
these sections before you start your trip.
Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer
and towbar. Follow the maintenance
schedule that accompanied your trailer
and check it periodically. Preferably, con-
duct the check at the start of each day’s
driving. Most importantly, all towbar nutsand bolts should be tight.CAUTION
 Due to higher load during trailerusage, overheating might occur
in hot days or during uphill driv- ing. If the coolant gauge indicatesover-heating, switch off the A/Cand stop the vehicle in a safe area
to cool down the engine.
 When towing check transaxle fluid more frequently.
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If you do decide to pull a trailer
(For Australia)
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
 Do not do any towing with your car dur-
ing its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in
order to allow the engine to properly
run in. Failure to heed this caution may
result in serious engine or transaxle
damage.
 When towing a trailer, be sure to con- sult an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for
further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
 Always drive your vehicle at a moder- ate speed (less than 100 km/h (60mph)).
 On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted speed
limit, whichever is lower.
WARNING
HYUNDAI DO NOT recommend the use of load levelling devices of any type.
The use of a load levelling devices may place undue stress on the chassis
causing chassis or mounting point failure.
Towing Trailer
The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the Genuine
HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar, which will meet the requirements of Australian
Standard: AS 4177.
For further information with regards to trailer towing:
 on Genuine HYUNDAI parts and accessories (including the Genuine HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar and its availability for purchase) please consult your nearest
authorised HYUNDAI dealer or visit www
.hyundai.com.au.
 on Rules and Regulations please consult your States or Territories road authorities.
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that any tow bar used is compatible with and
suitable for your vehicle, and is within the towing capacity of your vehicle. Your
HYUNDAI vehicle should not be used to tow heavy loads as it is not designed for
such use.
Subject to applicable law, HYUNDAI Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd shall not be
liable for any losses, damages, costs, expenses (including but not limited to conse-
quential and indirect losses, personal injury and deaths) caused by towing which is
not in compliance with the instructions set out in this owner's manual and under rel-
evant law, rules and regulation.
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If you do decide to pull a trailer
(For New Zealand)
Here are some important points if you
decide to pull a trailer:
 Do not do any towing with your car dur-ing its first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) in
order to allow the engine to properly
run in. Failure to heed this caution may
result in serious engine or transaxle
damage.
 When towing a trailer, be sure to con- sult an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for
further information on additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
 Always drive your vehicle at a moder- ate speed (less than 100 km/h (60mph)).
 On a long uphill grade, do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted speed
limit, whichever is lower. Towing Capacity Note
The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the Genuine
HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar.
 To enquire about the towing capacity of this vehicle, please visit
www
.hyundai.co.nz, or call us on 0800 HYUNDAI.
 To enquire about Genuine HYUNDAI parts and accessories (including the Genuine HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar and its availability for purchase) please con-
sult your nearest authorised HYUNDAI dealer/service agent, call us on 0800
HYUNDAI or visit www
.hyundai.co.nz.
It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that any tow bar used is compatible with and
suitable for their vehicle, and is within the towing capacity of their vehicle. Your
HYUNDAI vehicle should not be used to tow heavy loads beyond the recommended
towing capacities displayed on www
.hyundai.co.nzas it is not designed for such use.
Subject to applicable law, HYUNDAI Motors New Zealand Ltd shall not be liable for
any losses, damages, costs, expenses (including but not limited to consequential and
indirect losses, personal injury and deaths) caused by towing which is not in compli-
ance with instructions set out in the owner's manual.
WARNING
HYUNDAI DO NOT recommend the use of load levelling devices of any type.
The use of a load levelling devices may place undue stress on the chassis
causing chassis or mounting point failure.
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Weight of the trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be? It
should never weigh more than the maxi-
mum trailer weight with trailer brakes. But
even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and how
often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer
are all important. The ideal trailer weight
can also depend on any special equip-
ment that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure because it
affects the total gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight
includes the kerb weight of the vehicle,
any cargo you may carry in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle.
And if you will tow a trailer, you must addthe tongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight. The trailer tongue should weigh a maxi-
mum of 10% of the total loaded trailer
weight, within the limits of the maximum
permissible trailer tongue load. After
you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trail-
er and then the tongue, separately, to
see if the weights are proper. If they
aren’t, you may be able to correct them
simply by moving some items around in
the trailer.
WARNING -
Trailer
 Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be loaded
with approximately 60% of the
total trailer load; the rear should
be loaded with approximately40% of the total trailer load.
 Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or trail-
er towing equipment. Improper
loading can result in damage to
your vehicle and/or personal
injury. Check weights and loading
at a commercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped withscales.
 An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle control.C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight
C190E01JM
Tongue Load Total Trailer Weight
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This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehicle
design performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms for determining your vehi-
cle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specifications
and the certification label: Base kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of your new vehicle
when you picked it up from your dealer
plus any aftermarket equipment.
Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Kerb Weight, including cargoand optional equipment.GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
kerb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Kerb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rat- ing)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-tification label.
Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHT
WARNING -
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
passenger’s) door. Exceedingthese ratings can cause an acci-
dent or vehicle damage. You can
calculate the weight of your load byweighing the items (and people)
before putting them in the vehicle.
Be careful not to overload your
vehicle.
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Maintenance
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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 areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 32 °C (90 °F) G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Disc brakes and pads, calipers and rotorsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Drive shaft and bootsIInspect more frequently depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K
Climate control air filter (if equipped) RReplace more frequently depending on the conditionC, E, G
Rear differential oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, K
Transfer case oil (4WD)REvery 120,000 kmC, D, E, G, H, I, K
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Index
Battery ..............................................................................7-37
Battery saver function ......................................................4-88
Before driving ....................................................................5-4
Bonnet ..............................................................................4-25
Brake system ....................................................................5-31
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................5-34
Downhill brake control (DBC) ..................................5-41
Electronic stability control (ESC) ..............................5-36
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)....................................5-43
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ..................................5-41
Parking brake..............................................................5-32
Power brakes ..............................................................5-31
TSA (Trailer stability assist) ......................................5-43
Vehicle stability management ....................................5-39
Brake/clutch fluid ............................................................7-26
Bulb replacement ............................................................7-63
Bulb wattage ......................................................................8-3
Button start/stop, see engine start/stop button ..................5-9 Camera (Rear view) ........................................................4-87
Capacities (Lubricants) ......................................................8-6Care
Exterior care ..............................................................7-77
Interior care ................................................................7-82
Tyre care ....................................................................7-40
Cargo security screen ....................................................4-131
Centre console storage ..................................................4-123
Central door lock switch ..................................................4-16
Certification label ..............................................................8-9Chains Tyre chains ................................................................5-58
Checking tyre inflation pressure ......................................7-42
Child restraint system ......................................................3-31 ISOFIX system ..........................................................3-36
Seat belt ......................................................................3-33
Tether anchor system..................................................3-34
Child-protector rear door lock ........................................4-18
Cigarette lighter ............................................................4-126
Climate control air filter ..................................................7-32
Combined instrument, see instrument cluster..................4-46
Compact spare tyre replacement ......................................7-45
Compass with Electric chromic mirror ............................4-40
Cool box ........................................................................4-124
Coolant ............................................................................7-23
Cooling fluid, see engine coolant ....................................7-23
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