2016 Hyundai Elantra tow bar

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For Australia
Towing Trailer
The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the
Genuine
HYUNDAIApproved 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 con-
sult 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 lim-
ited to consequential 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 relevant law, rules and regulation.
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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For New Zealand
Towing Capacity Note
The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the
Genuine
HYUNDAIApproved 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 consult 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 compliance 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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Trailer towing equipment
Towbars
✽NOTICE
• The mounting hole for towbars
are located on both sides of the
underbody behind the rear tyres.
• Install a trailer after removing the
under cover on the left side of the
vehicle. After using the trailer,
reinstall the under cover to its
original position.
It's important to have the correct tow-
bar equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a few reasons why you’ll need the
right towbar. Here are some rules to
follow:
• Do you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer towbar? If you do,
then be sure to seal the holes later
when you remove the towbar. If you
don’t seal them, carbon monoxide
(CO) from your exhaust can get
into your vehicle, as well as dirt
and water.
• The bumpers on your vehicle are
not intended for towbars. Do not
attach rental towbars or other
bumper-type towbars to them. Use
only a frame-mounted towbar that
does not attach to the bumper.
• A HYUNDAI trailer towbar acces-
sory is available at an authorised
HYUNDAI dealer.✽NOTICE
We recommend only genuine
HYUNDAI towbars (the towbars
are made and tested in Australia/NZ
for local conditions).
Safety chains
You should always attach chains
between your vehicle and your trail-
er. Cross the safety chains under the
tongue of the trailer so that the
tongue will not drop to the road if it
becomes separated from the towbar.
Instructions about safety chains may
be provided by the towbar manufac-
turer or trailer manufacturer. Follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation
for attaching safety chains. Always
leave just enough slack so you can
turn with your trailer. And, never
allow safety chains to drag on the
ground.
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Trailer brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a brak-
ing system, make sure it conforms to
your country’s regulations and that it
is properly installed and operating
correctly.
If your trailer weighs more than the
maximum trailer weight without trail-
er brakes loaded, then it needs its
own brakes and they must be ade-
quate. Be sure to read and follow the
instructions for the trailer brakes so
you’ll be able to install, adjust and
maintain them properly. Be sure not
to tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
tem.
Driving 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 your-
self 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
longer and not nearly as responsive
as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer
towbar and platform, safety chains,
electrical connector(s), lights, tyres
and brakes.
During your trip, occasionally check
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lights and trailer brakes
are still working.
Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sud-
den turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance
up ahead when you’re towing a trail-
er. 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.
WARNING
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolute-
ly certain that you have proper-
ly set up the brake system. This
is not a task for amateurs. Use
an experienced, competent
trailer shop for this work.

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6.Reapply the brakes and parking
brakes.
7.Move the shift lever to P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle) or 1st
gear when the vehicle is parked on
a uphill grade and in R (Reverse)
on a downhill (for manual transaxle
vehicle).
8.Turn off the vehicle and release the
vehicle brakes but leave the park-
ing brake set.Ready to leave after parking on a
hill
1.With the shift lever to P (Park, for
automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle vehi-
cle), 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 trail-
er. Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil, auto-
matic transaxle fluid, axle lubricant
and cooling system fluid. Brake con-
dition is another important item to
frequently check. If you’re trailering,
it’s a good idea to review these items
before you start your trip. Don’t forget
to also maintain your trailer and tow-
bar. Follow the maintenance sched-
ule 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.
WARNING
To prevent serious or fatal
injury:
Do not get out of the vehicle
without the parking brake firmly
set. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You and others could
be seriously or fatally injured.