2023 HYUNDAI I20 emergency towing

Hazard warning flasher................................................................................... 8-3
In case of an emergency whilst driving ......................................................... 8-4
If the engine stalls whilst driving ............................................................................. 8-4
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ......................................................... 8-4
If you have a flat tyre whilst driving ......................................................................... 8-4
If the engine will not start .............................................................................. 8-5If the engine doesn’t turn over or turns over slowly ............................................... 8-5
If the engine turns over normally but doesn’t start ................................................ 8-5
Jump starting ..................................................................................................8-6
If the engine overheats ...................................................................................8-9
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .................................................... 8-11
Check tyre pressure ..................................................................................................8-11
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................................................................ 8-12
Low tyre pressure warning light .............................................................................. 8-13
Low tyre pressure position and tyre pressure telltale ............................................ 8-13
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ......................... 8-14
Changing a tyre with TPMS ..................................................................................... 8-14
If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre) ........................................................ 8-16Jack and tools ..........................................................................................................8-16
Changing tyres ......................................................................................................... 8-17
Jack label .................................................................................................................. 8-21
EC Declaration of conformity for Jack................................................................... 8-22
If you have a flat tyre (with tyre mobility kit) .............................................. 8-26Introduction ............................................................................................................. 8-26
Notes on the safe use of the Tyre Mobility Kit ........................................................8-27
Components of the Tyre Mobility Kit ..................................................................... 8-28
Using the Tyre Mobility Kit ...................................................................................... 8-29
Distributing the sealant ........................................................................................... 8-31
Checking the tyre inflation pressure ....................................................................... 8-31
Towing ........................................................................................................... 8-32Towing service ......................................................................................................... 8-32
Removable towing hook ......................................................................................... 8-33
Emergency towing .................................................................................................. 8-34
8. Emergency situations
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Emergency situations
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting
procedure in this section to avoid serious
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in
doubt about how to properly jump start
your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have a service technician or
towing service do it for you.
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
to you or bystanders, always follow
these precautions when working near
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed
to protect the eyes from acid
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present in
battery cells, is highly
combustible, and may explode
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do
not allow acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you
feel pain or a burning sensation, get
medical attention immediately.

[When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.

[Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.

[NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the battery.

[The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. NEVER touch these
components with the engine running
or when the ignition switch is in the
ON position.

[Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause sparks.

[The battery may rupture or explode
when you jump start with a low or
frozen battery.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle:

[Only use a 12-volt power supply
(battery or jumper system) to jump
start your vehicle.

[Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle by push-starting.
JUMP STARTING

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Emergency situations
Towing service
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[A] : Dolly
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer 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
suspension 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.
CAUTION

[Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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[Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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TOWING

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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) may cause internal damage to
the transmission.
Removable towing hook
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1. Open the tailgate, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
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2. Remove the hole cover by pressing
the lower part of the cover on the
bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it
clockwise into the hole until it is fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.

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Emergency situations
Emergency towing
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„Front
„Rear
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer 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 towing hook
at the front (or 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.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:

[Place the ignition switch 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
frequently.

[Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.

[Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.

[Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.