2023 HYUNDAI KONA towing

08
8-25
OOS067027

[Use a towing cable or chain less than
16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inch (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 towing.

[ Before towing, check the intelligent
variable transmission/dual clutch
transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the intelligent variable
transmission/dual clutch transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
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.
NOTICE
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 towing to avoid
serious damage to transmission. (if
equipped with intelligent variable
transmission)

[ The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 15 mph (25km/h) or less
within the distance of 12 miles
(20km). (if equipped with dual clutch
transmission)
Tie-down Hook
WARNING
Do not use the tie-down hook(s) for
towing purposes. If the tie-down
hook(s) are used for towing, the
tie-down hook(s) or bumper will be
damaged and this could lead to serious
injury.

09
9-7
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.

[Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature

[ Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances

[ Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads

[ Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather

[ Driving in heavy dust conditions

[ Driving in heavy traffic area

[ Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

[ Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof

[ Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing

[ Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.

[ Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition

[ Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated in any of the prior listed conditions, you should inspect,
replace or refill more frequently, using the severe usage maintenance schedule instead
of the normal usage maintenance schedule.
NOTICE
After 10 years or 100,000 miles, we recommend to use severe maintenance
schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

09
9-13
Severe driving conditions
A. Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
B. Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in the heavy dust condition
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower grade spec, etc.)

I
I-11
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Theft-alarm System
........................................................................\
.....................5-32
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
..........................................................8-9
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
.....8-12
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
....................8-9
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale .....................................8-11
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ....................................................................8-11
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .....................................................................8-10
TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................................................\
...8-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label
.................................................................2-13
Tires and Wheels
........................................................................\
...........................2-9
Tires and Wheels
........................................................................\
.........................9-34
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
.......................9-45
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
...9-36
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
............9-46
Radial-Ply Tires ........................................................................\
........................9-45
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...................................................9-35
Snow Tires ........................................................................\
................................9-45
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
...........................9-45
Tire Care ........................................................................\
...................................9-35
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
......................9-39
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
.....................9-37
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
.............................9-36
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
.............9-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions ...................................................................9-42
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
.............................9-39
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .................................................................9-37
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
..................9-39
Towing
........................................................................\
.........................................8-22
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
..................8-24
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................\
........8-23
Tie-down Hook ........................................................................\
.........................8-25
Towing Service ........................................................................\
.........................8-22
Trailer Towing
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.............................6-65