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Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction - part 11

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Safety Chains

Trailer Weight Limit

Should the hitch connection between

your car and the trailer or vehicle you

are towing fail, the trailer or vehicle

could wander dangerously across other

lanes of traffic and ultimately collide

with another vehicle. To eliminate this

potentially dangerous situation, safety

GROSS AXLE

WEIGHT

chains, attached between your car and

GROSS VEHICLE

the trailer or towed vehicle, are re-

WEIGHT

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quired in most provinces.

TONGUE LOAD

TOTAL TRAILER

WEIGHT

2. The total gross vehicle weight with

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trailer must not exceed the Gross

Tongue loads can be increased or

Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

decreased by redistributing the load in

shown on the vehicle identifica-

the trailer. This can be verified by

tion plate (see page 8-2). The total

checking the total weight of the loaded

gross vehicle weight is the com-

trailer and then checking the load on

bined weight of the vehicle, driver,

the tongue.

all passengers and their luggage,

cargo, hitch, trailer tongue load

NOTE:

and other optional equipment.

1. Never load the trailer with more

3. The front or rear axle weight must

weight in the back than in the

not exceed the Gross Axle Weight

front. About 60% of the trailer

Rating (GAWR) shown on the

load should be in the front half

vehicle identification plate (see

on the trailer and the remaining

page 8-2). It is possible that your

40% in the rear.

towing package does not exceed

the GVWR but exceeds the

GAWR.

Improper trailer loading and/or too

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much luggage in the trunk can

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overload the rear axle. Redistrib-

Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips

Thefollowing specifications are rec-

ute the load and check the axle

1.

Before towing, check hitch and

ommended when towing a trailer.

weight again.

safety chain connections as well as

The loaded trailer weigh cannot safely

4. The maximum permissible static

proper operation of the trailer run-

exceed the values in the following

vertical load on the coupling de-

ning lights, brake lights, and turn

chart.

vice ; 52kg

signals.

5. The maximum permissible over-

2.

Always drive your vehicle at a mod-

WARNING:

erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).

3.

Trailer towing requires more fuel

kg (Lbs)

than normal conditions.

Maximum Towable

4.

To maintain engine braking effi-

Weight

ciency and electrical charging per-

Trailer

Tongue

formance, do not use fifth gear

1,300

(manual transaxle) or overdrive (au-

1.5 Diesel

MANUAL

With

COUPLING

(2,865)

tomatic transaxle).

1.6/1.8 L

TRANSAXLE

Brake

5.

Always secure items in the trailer to

POINT

AUTO

1,100

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Type

1.6/1.8 L

prevent load shift while driving.

TRANSAXLE

(2,424)

(115)

6.

Check the condition and air pres-

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Without Brake Type

550 (1,212)

sure of all tires on the trailer and

hang of the coupling point : 760

your vehicle. Low tire pressure can

mm

seriously affect the handling. Also

check the spare tire.

Improperly loading your car and

CAUTION:

7.

The vehicle/trailer combination is

trailer can serious affect its steering

more affected by crosswind and

and braking performance causing a

buffeting. When being passed by a

crash in which could cause serious

large vehicle, keep a constant speed

injury or death.

and steer straight ahead. If there is

too much wind buffeting, slow down

to get out of the other vehicle's air

turbulence.

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8. When parking your vehicle and

14.When going down a hill, shift into a

trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to

lower gear and use the engine brak-

!

follow all the normal precautions.

ing effect.

CAUTION:

Turn your front wheel into the curb,

When ascending a long grade,

If overheating should occur when

set the parking brake firmly, and put

downshift the transaxle to a lower

towing, (temperature gauge reads

the transaxle in

1st or Reverse

gear and reduce speed to reduce

near the red zone), taking the follow-

(manual) or Park (automatic). In

chances of engine overloading and/

ing actions may reduce or eliminate

addition, place wheel chocks at

or overheating.

the problem.

each of the trailer's tires.

15.If you have to stop while going

9. If the trailer has electric brakes,

uphill, do not hold the vehicle in

1. Turn off the air conditioner.

start your vehicle and trailer mov-

place by pressing on the accelera-

2. Reduce highway speed.

ing, and then apply the trailer brake

tor. This can cause the automatic

3. Select a lower gear when going

controller by hand to be sure the

transaxle to overheat. Use the park-

uphill.

brakes are working. This lets you

ing brake or footbrake.

4. While in stop and go traffic, place

check your electrical connection at

the gear selection in park or neu-

the same time.

NOTE:

tral and idle the engine at a higher

10.During your trip, check occasion-

When towing check transaxle fluid

speed.

ally to be sure that the load is

more frequently.

secure, and that the lights and any

trailer brakes are still working.

11.Avoid jerky starts, sudden accel-

eration or sudden stops.

12.Avoid sharp turns and rapid lane

changes.

13.Avoid holding the brake pedal down

too long or too frequently. This could

cause the brakes to overheat, re-

sulting in reduced braking efficiency.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

If the Engine Will not Start

3-2

Jump Starting

3-3

If the Engine Overheats

3-4

Spare Tire

3-6

If You Have a Flat Tire

3-7

3

Changing A Flat Tire

3-7

If Your vehicle Must Be Towed

3-12

Emergency Towing

3-14

If You Lose Your Keys

3-15

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3 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

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If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or

If Engine Turns Over Normally

Turns Over Slowly

but Does Not Start

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WARNING:

If the engine will not start, do not

push or pull the car to start it. This

could result in a collision or cause

other damage. In addition, push or

pull starting may cause the cata-

lytic converter to be overloaded and

create a fire hazard.

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1. If your car has an automatic

1. Check fuel level.

transaxle, be sure the gear selector

2. With the key in the "OFF" position,

lever is in "N" or "P" and the emer-

check all connectors at ignition coils

gency brake is set.

and spark plugs(For Gasoline En-

2. Check the battery connections to be

gine) or check all connectors at

sure they are clean and tight.

glow plug and glow plug relay(For

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

Diesel Engine). Reconnect any that

dims or goes out when you operate

may be disconnected or loose.

the starter, the battery is discharged.

3. Check the fuel line in the engine

4. Check the starter connections to be

room.

sure they are securely tightened.

4. If engine still refuses to start, call a

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to

Hyundai dealer or seek other quali-

start it. See instructions for "Jump

fied assistance.

Starting".

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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JUMP STARTING

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o

If you should accidentally get acid on

If the Engine Stalls While

your skin or in your eyes, immedi-

Driving

ately remove any contaminated cloth-

ing and flush the area with clean

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keep-

water for at least 15 minutes. Then

ing a straight line. Move cautiously

Discharged

promptly obtain medical attention. If

off the road to a safe place.

battery

you must be transported to an emer-

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

gency facility, continue to apply wa-

3. Try to start the engine again. If your

ter to the affected area with a sponge

vehicle will not start, contact a

or cloth.

Hyundai dealer or seek other quali-

Booster

o

The gas produced by the battery

fied assistance.

battery

during the jump-start operation is

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highly explosive. Do not smoke or

allow a spark or an open flame in the

vicinity.

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WARNING:

o

The battery being used to provide

The gas produced by the battery

the jump start must be 12-volt. If you

during the jump-start operation is

cannot determine that it is a 12-volt

highly explosive. If these instruc-

battery, do not attempt to use it for

tions are not followed exactly, seri-

the jump start.

ous personal injury and damage to

o

To jump start a car with a discharged

the vehicle may occur! If you are

battery, follow this procedure ex-

not sure how to follow this proce-

actly:

dure, seek qualified assistance.

Automobile batteries contain sul-

1. If the booster battery is installed in

furic acid. This is poisonous and

another vehicle, be sure the two

highly corrosive. When jump start-

vehicles are not touching.

ing, wear protective glasses and be

2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and

careful not to get acid on yourself,

acces-sories in both vehicles.

your clothing or on the car.

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check for coolant leaking from the

7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert

room while engine is running, since

radiator, hoses or under the car. (If

for further signs of overheating. If

the high currents in the Common

the air conditioning had been in use,

overheating happens again, call a

Rail system produce considerable

it is normal for cold water to be

Hyundai dealer for assistance.

magnetic fields.

draining from it when you stop).

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5. If the water pump drive belt is bro-

CAUTION:

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WARNING:

ken or coolant is leaking out, stop

Serious loss of engine coolant indi-

While the engine is running, keep

the engine immediately and call the

cates there is a leak in the cooling

hair, hands, and clothing away from

nearest Hyundai dealer for assis-

system and this should be checked

moving parts such as the fan and

tance.

as soon as possible by a Hyundai

drive belts to prevent injury.

dealer.

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WARNING:

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WARNING (Diesel only):

Do not remove the radiator cap when

Never work on injection system with

the engine is hot. This can allow

engine running or within 30 sec-

coolant to be blown out of the open-

onds after shutting off engine. High

ing and cause serious burns.

pressure pump, rail, injectors and

high pressure pipes are subject to

6. If you cannot find the cause of the

high pressure even after the engine

overheating, wait until the engine

stopped. The fuel jet produced by

temperature has returned to nor-

fuel leaks may cause serious in-

mal. Then, if the engine coolant has

jury, if it touch the body. People

been lost, carefully add coolant to

using pacemakers should not move

the reservoir (page 6-14) to bring

than 30cm closer to the ECU or

the fluid level in the reservoir up to

wiring harness within the engine

the halfway mark.

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SPARE TIRE

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5. The temporary spare tire should not

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TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE

be used on any other wheels, nor

FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE

should standard tires, snow tires,

(If Installed)

The following instructions for the tem-

wheel covers or trim rings be used

porary spare tire should be observed:

The following instructions for the FULL

with the temporary spare wheel. If

SIZE spare tire should be observed:

such use is attempted, damage to

1. Check inflation pressure as soon as

these items or other car compo-

possible after installing the spare

Check inflation pressure as soon as

nents may occur.

tire, and adjust to the specified pres-

practical after installing the spare tire,

6. The temporary spare tire pressure

sure. The tire pressure should be

and adjust to the specified pressure.

should be checked once a month

periodically checked and maintained

The tire pressure should be periodi-

while the tire is stored.

at the specified pressure while the

cally checked and maintained at the

tire is stored.

specified pressure while the tire is

Spare Tire Pressure

stored.

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CAUTION:

Spare Tire Pressure

Tire Size

T115/70R(D)15

o Do not use snow chains with

Inflation Pressure

420 kPa (60 psi)

your temporary spare tire.

Tire Size

Full Size

o Do not use more than one tempo-

Inflation Pressure

210 kPa (30 psi)

2. The spare tire should only be used

rary spare tire at a time.

temporarily and should be returned

to the luggage compartment as soon

as the original tire can be repaired or

replaced.

3. Continuous use at speeds of over

80 km/h (50 mph) is not recom-

mended.

4. As the temporary spare tire is spe-

cifically designed for your car, it

should not be used on any other

vehicle.

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

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IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

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Handling the Spare Tire

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

1. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal and let the car slow down

while driving straight ahead. Do not

apply the brakes immediately or at-

tempt to pull off the road as this may

cause a loss of control. When the

vehicle has slowed to such a speed

that it is safe to do so, brake carefully

and pull off the road. Drive off the

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road as far as possible and park on

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The procedure described on the fol-

firm, level ground. If you are on a

Remove the installation bolt to remove

lowing pages can be used to rotate

divided highway, do not park in the

the spare tire. To replace the spare tire

tires as well as to change a flat tire.

median area between the two traffic

in its storage compartment, tighten the

When preparing to change a flat tire,

lanes.

bolt firmly with your fingers until there

check to be sure the gear selector

2. When the vehicle is stopped, turn on

is no more play in the spare tire.

lever is in "P" (automatic transaxle) or

your emergency hazard flashers, set

reverse gear (manual transaxle) and

the parking brake and put the

that the parking brake is set, then:

transaxle in "P" (automatic transaxle)

or reverse (manual transaxle).

3. Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on

the side of the car that is away from

traffic.

4. Change the tire following the in-

structions provided on the following

pages.

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Wheel Cap (If installed)

Groove

1. Obtain Spare Tire and Tool

Boss

Groove

HFC4024

4. Reinstall the wheel cap by fitting the

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boss of the wheel cap in the groove

1. Wrap a piece of cloth around the tip

Remove the spare tire and take out the

of the wheel, hitting the center of the

of the screw driver to avoid scratch-

jack and tool bag from the luggage

wheel cap with your hand.

ing.

room.

2. Insert the screw driver into the

groove of the wheel cap and pry

NOTE:

gently to remove the wheel cap.

The jack is located beneath the lug-

3. Change the flat tire.

gage mat in the vehicle.

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2. Block the Wheel

3. Loosen Wheel Nuts

4. Put the Jack in Place

Flat tire

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Block the wheel that is diagonally op-

The wheel nuts should be loosened

The base of the jack should be placed

posite from the flat to keep the vehicle

slightly before raising the car. To loosen

on firm, level ground. The jack should

from rolling when the vehicle is raised

the nuts, turn the wheel nut wrench

be positioned as shown in the drawing.

on the jack.

handle counterclockwise. When doing

this, be sure that the socket is seated

completely over the nut so it cannot

slip off. For maximum leverage, posi-

tion the wrench so the handle is to the

right as shown in the drawing. Then,

while holding the wrench near the end

of the handle, pull up on it with steady

pressure. Do not remove the nuts at

this time. Just loosen them about one-

half turn.

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5. Raising the Vehicle

6. Changing Wheels

!

WARNING:

Do not get under the car when it is

supported by the jack! This is very

dangerous as the vehicle could fall

Wrench bar

and cause serious injury or death.

No one should stay in the car while

the jack is being used.

Wheel nut wrench

HFC4022

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After inserting a wrench bar into the

Loosen the wheel nuts and remove

wheel nut wrench, install the wrench

them with your fingers. Slide the wheel

bar into the jack as shown in the draw-

off the studs and lay it flat so it cannot

ing. To raise the vehicle, turn the wheel

roll away. To put the wheel on the hub,

nut wrench clockwise. As the jack be-

pick up the spare tire, line up the holes

gins to raise the vehicle, double check

with the studs and slide the wheel onto

that it is properly positioned and will

them. If this is difficult, tip the wheel

not slip. If the jack is on soft ground or

slightly and get the top hole in the

sand, place a board, brick, flat stone or

wheel lined up with the top stud. Then

other object under the base of the jack

jiggle the wheel back and forth until the

to keep it from sinking.

wheel can be slid over the other studs.

Raise the car high enough so that the

fully inflated spare tire can be installed.

To do this, you will need more ground

clearance than is required to remove

the flat tire.

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wheel. Loss of a wheel may result in

8. Lower Vehicle and Tighten

loss of control of the vehicle. This

Nuts

may cause serious injury or death.

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7. Re-install Wheel Nuts

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WARNING:

Lower the car to the ground by turning

Wheel and wheel covers may have

the wheel nut wrench counterclock-

sharp edges. Handle them carefully

wise. Then position the wrench as

to avoid possible severe injury.

shown in the drawing and tighten the

Before putting the wheel into place,

wheel nuts. Be sure the socket is

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be sure that there is nothing on the

seated completely over the nut. Do not

hub or wheel (such as mud, tar,

To reinstall the wheel cover, hold it on

stand on the wrench handle or use an

gravel, etc.) that interferes with the

the studs, put the wheel nuts on the

extension pipe over the wrench handle.

wheel from fitting solidly against

studs and tighten them finger tight.

Go around the wheel tightening every

the hub. If there is, remove it. If

The nuts should be installed with their

other nut until they are all tight. Then

there is not good contact on the

small diameter ends directed inward.

double-check each nut for tightness.

mounting surface between the

Jiggle the tire to be sure it is completely

After changing wheels, have a techni-

wheel and hub, the wheel nuts could

seated, then tighten the nuts as much

cian tighten the wheel nuts to their

loosen and cause the loss of a

as possible with your fingers again.

proper torque as soon as possible.

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IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE

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TOWED

Wheel nut tightening torque:

air may leak from the tire. If you lose a

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If your vehicle has to be towed, it

valve cap, buy another and install it as

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

should be done by your Hyundai dealer

soon as possible.

900-1,100 kg.cm (65-80 lb.ft)

or a commercial tow truck service.

After you have changed wheels, al-

This will help assure that your vehicle

ways secure the flat tire in its place in

is not damaged in towing. Also, profes-

the luggage room and return the jack

sionals are generally aware of local

and tools to their proper storage loca-

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laws governing towing. In any case,

tions.

After Changing Wheels

rather than risk damage to your car, it

is suggested that you show this infor-

mation to the tow truck operator. Be

sure that a safety chain system is used

and that all local laws are observed.

It is recommended that your vehicle

be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or

flatbed equipment with all the wheels

off the ground.

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CAUTION:

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o Your vehicle can be damaged if

If you have a tire gauge, remove the

towed incorrectly!

valve cap and check the air pressure.

o Be sure the transaxle is in neu-

If the pressure is lower than recom-

tral.

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

o When the engine will not start, be

service station and inflate to the cor-

sure the steering is unlocked by

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust it

placing the key in the "ACC" po-

until it is correct. Always reinstall the

sition.

valve cap after checking or adjusting

tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,

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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the

Towing the Vehicle

rear wheels on the ground, be sure

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CAUTION:

the parking brake is released.

1)

o When towing the vehicle, take care

not to cause damage to the bumper

NOTE:

or underbody of the vehicle.

Before towing, check the level of

the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is

below the "HOT" range on the dip-

stick, add fluid. If you cannot add

2)

fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus-

pension components are damaged

or the vehicle is being towed with

the front wheels on the ground, use

dolly

3)

a towing dolly under the front wheels.

o Manual Transaxle:

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If you do not use a towing dolly,

o Do not tow with sling type truck as

place the ignition key in the "ACC"

this may cause damage to the

position and put the transaxle in "N

bumper or underbody of the ve-

(Neutral)".

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hicle.

Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift

type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment

!

CAUTION:

(3).

Do not tow with the key removed or

in the "LOCK" position when tow-

ing from the rear without a towing

dolly.

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EMERGENCY TOWING

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o Automatic Transaxle:

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NOTE:

Be sure to use a towing dolly under

Before towing, check the level of the

the front wheels.

automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be-

low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,

Front

add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a

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towing dolly must be used.

CAUTION:

Rear

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CAUTION:

If the car is being towed with all four

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wheels on the ground, it can be

towed only from the front. Be sure

For emergency towing when no com-

that the transaxle is in neutral. Do

mercial tow vehicle is available, attach

not tow at speeds greater than 50

a tow cable, chain or strap to one of the

km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25

towing hooks under the front/rear of

km (15 miles).

your vehicle. Do not attempt to tow your

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Be sure the steering is unlocked by

vehicle in this manner on any unpaved

placing the key in the "ACC" posi-

A vehicle with an automatic transaxle

surface. This could result in serious

tion. A driver must be in the towed

should never be towed from the rear

damage to your vehicle.

vehicle to operate the steering and

with the front wheels on the ground.

Nor should towing be attempted if the

brakes.

This can cause serious damage to

wheels, drive train, axles, steering or

the transaxle.

brakes are damaged. Before towing,

be sure the transaxle is in neutral and

the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off)

3) It is recommended that your vehicle

or in the "ON" position (with the engine

be towed with all the wheels off the

running). A driver must be in the towed

ground.

vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes.

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