2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID towing

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8-15
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6. Draw out the retainer guide (1) the through the center hole of spare tire.
To store the spare tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer guide and chain
through the wheel center.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.
CAUTION
Ensure the spare tire retainer guide is
properly aligned with the center of the
spare tire to prevent the spare tire from
"rattling".
Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire
to fall off the carrier and lead to an
accident.
Changing Tires
WARNING
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack
causing serious injury or death to you or
those nearby. Take the following safety
precautions:

[Do not get under a vehicle that is
supported by a jack.

[ NEVER attempt to change a tire in
the lane of traffic. ALWAYS move the
vehicle completely off the road on
level, firm ground away from traffic
before trying to change a tire. If you
cannot find a level, firm place off
the road, call a towing service for
assistance.

[ Be sure to use the jack provided with
the vehicle.

[ ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions on the
vehicle and NEVER on the bumpers
or any other part of the vehicle for
jacking support.

[ Do not start or run the engine while
the vehicle is on the jack.

[ Do not allow anyone to remain in the
vehicle while it is on the jack.

[ Keep children away from the road
and the vehicle.

08
8-21
Towing Service
OTMH080014[A] : Dollies
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 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
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[Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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[Do not tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:

[ Vehicle without EPB
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift button in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.

[ Vehicle with EPB
1. Release EPB before turning off the engine.
2. Place the ignition switch to the OFF position.
3. Change the gear to N (Neutral) while pressing the brake pedal.
4. Place the ignition switch to the ACC position.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift button in N
(Neutral) may cause internal damage to
the transmission.
TOWING

Emergency Situations8-22
Removable Towing Hook
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1. Open the liftgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
„Front
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„Rear
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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.

08
8-23
Emergency Towing
„Front
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„Rear
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you 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 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 button in N (Neutral).

[ Release the parking brake.

[ Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal as 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.

Emergency Situations8-24
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[ Use a towing cable or chain less than
5 m (16 feet) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches)
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 automatic
transmission for fluid leaks under your
vehicle. If the automatic 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 the automatic
transmission.

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.

[Repeated 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 the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine

[ Driving in heavy traffic area

[ Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly

[ Using for towing or camping, and 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 under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Information
After driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles, use severe maintenance schedule.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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9-13
Maintenance itemMaintenance
operation Maintenance Intervals Driving
condition
Parking brake IInspect mor
e frequently
depending on the condition C, D, G, H
Driveshaft and boots IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Propeller shaft IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower
unit) RReplace more
frequently depending on the condition C, E, G
Rear differential oil (AWD) RReplace every 72,000
miles (120,000 km) C, D, E, G, H,
I, J
Transfer case oil (AWD) RReplace every 72,000
miles (120,000 km) C, D, E, G, H,
I, J
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 salt-spread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads repeatedly
H. Using for towing or camping, and 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.)
Information
After driving more than 10 years or 100,000 miles, use severe maintenance schedule.

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Theft-alarm System ........................................................................\
..................... 5-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................................................ 8-9
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
..... 8-12
Check Tire Pressure (if equipped) ...................................................................... 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 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator .................. 8-12
Tire Specification and Pressure Label ................................................................. 2-15
Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
............... 2-10, 9-33
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
... 9-34
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
............ 9-41
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ................................................... 9-33
Tire Care ........................................................................\
................................... 9-33
Tire Maintenance ........................................................................\
...................... 9-37
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
..................... 9-36
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
............................. 9-35
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
............. 9-38
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
............................. 9-37
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................................................................. 9-36
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
.................. 9-37
Towing ..................................................................\
............................................... 8-21
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
................... 8-23
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................\
......... 8-22
Towing Service ........................................................................\
......................... 8-21
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
............................. 6-57
Driving with a Trailer ........................................................................\
............... 6-62
If You Decide to Pull a Trailer..................................................................\
........ 6-58
Maintenance when Towing a Trailer ................................................................ 6-65
Trailer Towing Equipment ........................................................................\
....... 6-61