2015 Hyundai Accent trailer

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When you are ready to leave after park-
ing on a hill
1. With the manual transaxle in Neutral
or automatic transaxle/Continuously
Variable Transaxle/Dual clutch trans-
mission 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.Maintenance when towing a trailer
Your vehicle will need service more often
when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular atten-
tion to include engine oil, 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 towing, 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 nuts
and bolts should be tight.CAUTION
• Due to higher load during trailer
usage, overheating might occur
on hot days or during uphill driv-
ing. If the coolant gauge indicates
over-heating, switch off the air
conditioner and stop the vehicle
in a safe area to cool down the
engine.
• When towing, check the 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 (60
mph)).
• 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 regard 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 dealeror visit www
.hyundai.com.au.
• on Rules and Regulations please consult your State or Territory 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 (60
mph)).
• On a long uphill grade, do not exceed
70 km/h (45 mph) or the posted speed
limit, whichever is lower.T
owing 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
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum 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 add
the tongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
The trailer tongue should weigh within
the limits of the maximum permissible
trailer tongue load. After you've loaded
your trailer, weigh the trailer and the
tongue separately, to ensure the weight
is proportioned evenly.If they aren’t, you may be able to correct
them simply by moving some items
around in the trailer.
Tongue loads can be increased or
decreased by redistributing the load in
the trailer. This can be verified by check-
ing the total weight of the loaded trailer
and then checking the load on the
tongue.
C190E01JM
Tongue Load Total Trailer WeightWARNING - 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 approximately 40%
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 a public
weighbridge equipped with
scales.
• An improperly loaded trailer can
cause loss of vehicle control.C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle 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 with-
out a trailer. Properly loading your vehi-
cle will provide maximum return of the
vehicle design performance. Before
loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or
without a trailer, from the vehicle's spec-
ifications 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 the vehicle including
a full tank of fuel and one person (driver).Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Kerb Weight, including cargo
and 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 rating)
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 located on the driver’s (or
front passenger’s) door sill.
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. Exceeding these
ratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can calculate
the weight of your load by weighing
the items (and people) before put-
ting them in the vehicle. Be careful
not to overload your vehicle.

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Maintenance
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
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle tow-
ing
J : Driving over 170 km/h
K : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L : Driving in very cold weather
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
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
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RReplace more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E