2018 Hyundai Sonata emergency towing

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What to do in an emergency
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Towing Service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies
or flatbed is recommended.It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or sus-
pension components are damaged
or the vehicle is being towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a
towing dolly under the front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
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Do not tow the vehicle with
the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause
damage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
CAUTION

When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Place the ignition switch in theACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.Emergency Towing
(if equipped)
If towing is necessary, we recom-
mend you to have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook at the rear of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle with a cable or chain. A
driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Failure to place the transmis-
sion shift lever in N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to
the transmission.
CAUTION
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What to do in an emergency
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Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in theACC position so the steering wheel
is not locked.
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will
have reduced braking perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing system will be disabled.
Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre-
quently.
Before emergency towing, check that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force. Use a towing cable or chain less
than 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inches
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic trans-
mission fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
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To avoid damage to your vehicle
and vehicle components when
towing:
•Always pull straight ahead
when using the towing hooks.
Do not pull from the side or at
a vertical angle.
Do not use the towing hooks
to pull a vehicle out of mud,
sand or other conditions from
which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own
power.
Limit the vehicle speed to 10
mph (15 km/h) and drive less
than 1 mile (1.5 km) when tow-
ing to avoid serious damage
to the automatic transmis-
sion.
CAUTION
What to do in an emergency
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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .......................6-9Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-13
Check Tire Pressure......................................................6-9
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ...............................................6-11
Low Tire Pressure Telltale..........................................6-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator .............................................6-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ............................8-11
Tires and Wheels .....................................................7-40, 8-5 All Season Tires .........................................................7-53
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-42
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-54
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-54
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-41
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-53
Summer Tires .............................................................7-53
Tire Care .....................................................................7-4\
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Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-46
Tire Replacement........................................................7\
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Tire Rotation...............................................................7-43
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-46 Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-50
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-45
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-44
Wheel Replacement....................................................7-45
Towing ........................................................................\
....6-30 Emergency Towing.....................................................6-31
Towing Service ...........................................................6-30
Trailer Towing...............................................................5-121
Transmission ...................................................................5-14 Automatic Transmission.............................................5-14
Ecoshift Dual Clutch Transmission............................5-18
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-26
Paddle Shifter .............................................................5-24
Parking........................................................................\
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Shift-Lock Release .....................................................5-25
Shift-Lock System ......................................................5-25
Trip computer..................................................................3-85 Trip modes ..................................................................3-85
Vehicle Certification Label .............................................8-10
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............................8-10
Vehicle Load Limit .......................................................5-116 Tire Loading Information Label ...............................5-117
Volume and Weight ...........................................................8-6
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