2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE emergency towing

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Four wheel drive (4WD) ........................................................................\
.......... 6-53Four Wheel Drive (4WD) operation ........................................................................\
.. 6-54
Emergency precautions ........................................................................\
.................... 6-59
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
.......... 6-60
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) ........................................................................\
............ 6-62ISG system operation ........................................................................\
........................ 6-62
ISG system off ........................................................................\
.................................... 6-65
Forced to restart engine ........................................................................\
................... 6-65
ISG malfunction ........................................................................\
................................. 6-66
Calibrating the Battery Sensor ..........................................................\
.................... 6-66
Drive mode integrated control system (2WD) ............................................. 6-67Drive mode ........................................................................\
.........................................6-67
Drive mode integrated control system (4WD) ............................................. 6-70Drive mode ........................................................................\
.........................................6-70
Special driving conditions ........................................................................\
...... 6-73Hazardous driving conditions ................................................\
................................... 6-73
Rocking the vehicle ........................................................................\
............................ 6-73
Smooth cornering ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-74
Driving at night ........................................................................\
................................... 6-74
Driving in the rain ........................................................................\
............................... 6-74
Driving in flooded areas ........................................................................\
..................... 6-75
Highway driving ........................................................................\
................................. 6-75
Reducing the risk of a rollover ........................................................................\
........... 6-75
Winter driving ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-76Snow or icy conditions ........................................................................\
....................... 6-76
Winter precautions ........................................................................\
............................. 6-78
Trailer towing ........................................................................\
...........................6-80If you decide to pull a trailer? ........................................................................\
............ 6-81
Trailer towing equipment.......................................................................\
................... 6-84
Driving with a trailer ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-85
Maintenance when towing a trailer ........................................................................\
. 6-88
Vehicle load limit.......................................................\
......................................6-89The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
........ 6-90

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Hazard warning flasher........................................................................\
............. 8-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................................................ 8-2
If the engine stalls while driving ....................................................\
............................. 8-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ............................................................ 8-2
If you have a flat tire while driving ........................................................................\
......8-3
If the engine will not start ........................................................................\
........ 8-3
Jump starting ........................................................................\
............................ 8-4
If the engine overheats ........................................................................\
..............8-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................ 8-9
Check tire pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 8-9
Tire pressure monitoring system ........................................................................\
....... 8-10
Low tire pressure warning light ........................................................................\
.......... 8-11
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale ................................................. 8-11
TPMS malfunction indicator ........................................................................\
.............. 8-12
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
................ 8-12
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) .............................................................8-14Jack and tools....................................................................\
......................................... 8-14 Removing and storing the spare tire.......................................................................\
.. 8-14
Changing tires ........................................................................\
.................................... 8-16
Jack label ........................................................................\
............................................ 8-21
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ................................................. 8-22Introduction ...............................................................\
................................................. 8- 22
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit .......................................................... 8-23
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................................\
.8-24
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................................\
................. 8-25
How to adjust tire pressure ......................................................................\
.................8-28
Towing ...................................................................\
.......................................... 8-29Towing service ........................................................................\
....................................8-29
8. Emergency situations

Emergency situations8-4
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
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position.
JUMP STARTING

Emergency situations8-16
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. Follow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park), apply the
parking brake, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the
vehicle.
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5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire you
are changing.

Emergency situations8-28
Information
The pressure gauge may show higher than
actual reading when the compressor is
running. To get an accurate tire pressure,
the compressor needs to be turned off.
CAUTION
If the inflation pressure is not
maintained, drive the vehicle a second
time, refer to Distributing the sealant.
Then repeat steps 1 to 16.
Use of the TMK may be ineffectual for
tire damage larger than approximately
4 mm (0.16 in).
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
if the tire cannot be made roadworthy
with the Tire Mobility Kit.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must be
inflated to the proper pressure (Refer to
“Tire and Wheels” section in chapter 2).
If it is not, do not continue driving.
Call for road side service or towing.
CAUTION
Tire pressure sensor
The sealant on the tire pressure sensor
and wheel should be removed when
you replace the tire with a new one and
inspect the tire pressure sensors. We
recommend that you get this done at an
authorized dealer.
Information
When reinstalling the repaired or replaced
tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the
wheel bolt to 79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).
How to adjust tire pressure
1. After driving approximately 4~6 miles (7~10 km or about 10 minutes), stop at
a safe location.
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2. Connect the connection hose (3) of the compressor and tire into the tire
valve.
3. Connect cables (4) to the battery.
4. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the recommended tire inflation.
With the engine running, proceed as
follows.
- To increase the inflation pressure:
Switch on the compressor.
T
o check the current inflation
pressure setting, briefly switch off
the compressor.
- To reduce the inflation pressure:
Adjust the valve (9) for reducing
tir
e inflation pressure.
NOTICE
Do not let the compressor run for more
than 10 minutes, otherwise the device
will overheat and may be damaged.

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TOWING
Information
The pressure gauge may show higher than
actual reading when the compressor is
running. To get an accurate tire pressure,
the compressor needs to be turned off.
WARNING
The tire inflation pressure must be
inflated to the proper pressure (Refer to
“Tire and Wheels” section in chapter 2).
If it is not, do not continue driving.
Call for road side service or towing.
CAUTION
Tire pressure sensor
The sealant on the tire pressure sensor
and wheel should be removed when
you replace the tire with a new one and
inspect the tire pressure sensors. We
recommend that you get this done at an
authorized dealer.
Information
When reinstalling the repaired or replaced
tire and wheel on the vehicle, tighten the
wheel bolt to 79~94 lbf.ft (11~13 kgf.m).
Towing service
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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.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground (without dollies) and the front
wheels off the ground.

Emergency situations8-30
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.
For 4WD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION

[ 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.
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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 shift the gear to N (Neutral)
may cause internal damage to the
transmission.