2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid emergency towing

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What to do in an emergency
The driver must be in the vehi-
cle for steering and braking
operations when the vehicle is
being towed. Passengers other
than the driver must not be in
the vehicle.
CAUTION
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 a 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 should be done only on a
solid ground for a short distance and
at a low speed.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.Always follow these emergency tow-
ing precautions:
Place the Engine Start/Stop button
in the ACC 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 performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering 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.
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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 dual
clutch transmission for fluid leaks
under your vehicle. If the dual
clutch transmission fluid is leaking,
flatbed equipment or a towing dolly
must be used.Accelerate or decelerate the vehi-
cle in a slow and gradual manner
while maintaining tension on the
tow rope or chain to start or drive
the vehicle, otherwise tow hooks
and the vehicle may be damaged.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.
The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 15 mph (25 km/h) or
less within the distance of 12
mph (20 km).
NOTICENOTICE
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For your safety, do not touch
high voltage cables, connec-
tors and package modules.
High voltage components are
orange in color.
Exposed cables or wires may
be visible inside or outside of
the vehicle. Never touch the
wires or cables, because an
electrical shock, an injury, or a
death may occur.
Any gas or electrolyte leakage
from your vehicle is not only
poisonous but also flammable.
Upon witnessing one of those,
open the windows, and remain
a safe distance from the vehi-
cle out of the road. Immediately
contact an authorized Hyundai
dealer and advise them that a
hybrid vehicle is involved.
If you need towing, refer to
"Towing" in the previous pages.
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When the vehicle is severely
damaged, remain a safe dis-
tance of 50 feet (15 meter) or
more between your vehicle
and other vehicles/flamma-
bles.
WARNING
If a fire occurs :
Upon witnessing any sparks,
gases, flames, or fuel leakage of
your vehicle, immediately call
911 or contact an authorized
HYNDAI dealer. Also, advise
them that a hybrid vehicle is
involved.
WARNING
When a submersion in water
occurs:
When your vehicle is flooded in
water, a high-voltage battery
may cause shock or may catch
on fire. Thus, turn the hybrid
system OFF, take the key in
your possession and move to a
safe place. Never attempt phys-
ical contact with your flooded
vehicle. Immediately contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer and
advise them that a hybrid vehi-
cle is involved.
WARNING

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Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-13
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .....................6-14
Changing a Tire with TPMS ......................................6-18
Check Tire Pressure....................................................6-14
Low Tire Pressure LCD Display with
Position indicator .....................................................6-16
Low Tire Pressure Telltale..........................................6-16
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...............................6-15
TPMS Malfunction Indicator .....................................6-17
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-10
Tires and wheels ......................................................7-34, 8-5
All Season Tires .........................................................7-47
Check Tire Inflation Pressure .....................................7-36
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ..............................................7-48
Radial-Ply Tires ..........................................................7-47
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures.............7-35
Snow Tires ..................................................................7-47
Summer Tires .............................................................7-47
Tire Care .....................................................................7-34
Tire Maintenance ........................................................7-40
Tire Replacement........................................................7-38
Tire Rotation...............................................................7-37
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...............................................7-40
Tire Terminology and Definitions ..............................7-44
Tire Traction ...............................................................7-39
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...........................7-38Wheel Replacement....................................................7-39
Towing ............................................................................6-40
Emergency Towing.....................................................6-42
Removable Towing Hook...........................................6-41
Towing Service ...........................................................6-40
Trailer towing................................................................5-170
Trip computer (Hybrid vehicle) ....................................3-109
Trip Modes ...............................................................3-109
Trip computer (Plug-in hybrid vehicle) ........................3-114
Trip Modes ...............................................................3-114
Vehicle certification label .................................................8-9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...............................8-9
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-165
Tire Loading Information Label...............................5-166
Volume and weight ...........................................................8-6
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