Hyundai Elantra (2023 year). Manual in english

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Driver Assistance System

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Detecting sensor

Assist can warn the driver or can

assist with braking to help reduce the

possibility of collision with a pedestrian

or an object when backing up.

WARNING

ś ALWAYS look around your vehicle to

make sure there are no pedestrians

or objects before moving the vehicle.

ś Do not solely rely on Reverse Parking

Collision-Avoidance Assist. Doing

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so may lead to vehicle damage or

injuries.

ś Some objects may not be detected

by the rear ultrasonic sensors due

to the objects distance, size or

material, all of which can limit the

effectiveness of the sensor.

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[1] : Rear view camera,

[2] : Rear ultrasonic sensors

Refer to the picture above for the

detailed location of the detecting

sensors.

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Reverse Parking Collision-

CAUTION

Avoidance Assist Settings

Take the following precautions to

Setting features

maintain optimal performance of the

detecting sensors:

Always keep the rear view camera

and rear ultrasonic sensors clean.

Do not use any cleanser containing

acid or alkaline detergents when

cleaning the rear view camera lens.

Use only a mild soap or neutral

detergent, and rinse thoroughly with

water.

Never disassemble or strike the rear

view camera or the rear ultrasonic

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sensors components.

Parking Safety

Do not apply unnecessary force on

With the engine ON, select or

the rear view camera or the rear

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Collision-Avoidance Assist may

whether to use each function.

not operate properly if the rear

view camera or the rear ultrasonic

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sensor(s) is forcibly moved out of

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proper alignment. Have the vehicle

Assist will warn the driver and assist

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

with braking when a collision with a

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pedestrian or an object is imminent.

Do not spray the rear view camera or

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the rear ultrasonic sensors or their

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surrounding area directly with a

Assist will warn the driver when a

high pressure washer. It may cause

collision with a pedestrian or an

the rear view camera or the rear

object is imminent. Braking will not

ultrasonic sensors to malfunction.

be assisted.

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Assist may not work properly if the

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bumper has been damaged, replaced

off.

or repaired.

If Parking Safety (

) button is

Do not apply objects, such as a

pressed more than 2 seconds, ‘Rear

bumper sticker or a bumper guard,

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near the rear view camera or rear

can be turned on or off.

ultrasonic sensors or apply paint to

the bumper. Doing so may adversely

affect the performance of Reverse

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not operate properly if

interfered by strong electromagnetic

waves.

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Driver Assistance System

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Warning Timing

Warning Volume

With the engine ON, select ‘Driver

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Settings menu to change the initial

Settings menu to change the Warning

warning activation time for Reverse

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Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist.

for Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

If you change the Warning Timing,

Assist.

the Warning Timing of other Driver

However, when Warning Volume is

Assistance systems may change.

turned off, the steering wheel vibration

function will turn on if it was turned off.

If you change the Warning Volume,

the Warning Volume of other Driver

Assistance systems may change.

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Reverse Parking Collision-

Active Assist

Avoidance Assist Operation

If Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist detects a risk of collision with

Operating conditions

a pedestrian or an object, the system

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will warn the driver with an audible

from the Settings menu, Reverse Parking

warning, steering wheel vibration

Collision-Avoidance Assist will be in

and warning message on the cluster.

the ready status when the following

When Rear View Monitor is operating,

conditions are satisfied:

a warning will appear on the

- The liftgate is closed

infotainment system screen.

- The gear is shifted to R (Reverse)

If Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

- Vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10

Assist detects imminent collision with

km/h)

a pedestrian or an object behind the

vehicle, Reverse Parking Collision-

- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Avoidance Assist will assist you with

Assist components such as the rear

braking. The driver needs to pay

view camera and the rear ultrasonic

attention as the brake assist will end

sensors are in normal conditions

within 2 seconds. The driver must

immediately depress the brake pedal

Warning Only

and check vehicle surroundings.

ś If Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Brake control will end when:

Assist detects a risk of collision with

- The gear is shifted to P (Park) or D

a pedestrian or an object, Reverse

(Drive).

Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist

will warn the driver with an audible

- The driver depresses the brake

warning, steering wheel vibration

pedal with sufficient power

and warning message on the cluster.

- Braking assist has last for

When Rear View Monitor is operating,

approximately 2 seconds

a warning will appear on the

The warning will turn off when:

infotainment system screen.

- The driver shifts the gear to P (Park),

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N (Neutral), or D (Drive)

will not be assisted.

ś The warning will turn off when the

gear is shifted to P (Park), N (Neutral)

or D (Drive).

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Driver Assistance System

WARNING

Information

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist may not operate properly

Assist can detect a pedestrian or an object

or may operate unnecessarily

when:

depending on the road conditions

- A pedestrian is standing behind the

and the surroundings.

vehicle

Always exercise extreme caution

- A large obstacle, such as a vehicle,

while driving. The driver is

is parked in the rear center of your

responsible for braking and safe

vehicle

driving.

Always pay attention to road and

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traffic conditions while driving,

Avoidance Assist Malfunction

whether or not there is a warning.

and Limitations

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CAUTION

Assist malfunction

Playing the vehicle audio system at

high volume may prevent passengers

from hearing Reverse Parking

Collision-Avoidance Assist warning

sounds.

Noise may be heard when sudden

braking occurs to avoid a collision.

If any other warning sound such

as the seat belt warning chime is

already generated, Reverse Parking

Collision-Avoidance Assist warning

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may not sound.

When Reverse Parking Collision-

The performance of Reverse Parking

Avoidance Assist or other related

Collision-Avoidance Assist may

function are not working properly, the

vary under certain conditions. If

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vehicle speed is above 2 mph (4

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km/h), the system will provide

appear on the cluster, and Reverse

collision avoidance assist only when

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pedestrians are detected. Always

turn off automatically. Have the vehicle

look around and pay attention when

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

backing up your vehicle.

dealer.

The brake control may not operate

properly depending on the status

of ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

There will only be a warning when:

- The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

warning light is on

- ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is

engaged in a different function

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Function disabled

Rear view camera

Rear ultrasonic

sensor

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The rear view camera is used as a

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detecting sensor to detect pedestrians. If

warning message will appear on the

the camera lens is covered with foreign

cluster if the following situations occur:

material, such as snow or rain, it may

- The rear view camera is covered with

adversely affect camera performance

foreign material, such as snow or rain,

and Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

etc.

Assist may not operate properly. Always

keep the camera lens clean.

- There is inclement weather, such as

heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.

If this occurs, Reverse Parking Collision-

Avoidance Assist may turn off or may not

operate properly. Check whether the rear

view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors

are clean.

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The rear ultrasonic sensors are located

inside the rear bumper to detect objects

in the rear area. If the sensors are

covered with foreign material, such as

snow or rain, it may adversely affect

sensor performance and Reverse Parking

Collision-Avoidance Assist may not

operate properly. Always keep the rear

bumper clean.

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Driver Assistance System

Limitations of Reverse Parking

The pedestrian is near the rear edge of

Collision-Avoidance Assist

the vehicle

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

The pedestrian is not standing upright

Assist may not assist braking or warn

The pedestrian is either very short or

the driver even if there are pedestrians

very tall for Reverse Parking Collision-

or objects under the following

Avoidance Assist to detect

circumstances:

The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing

Any non-factory equipment or

clothing that easily blends into the

accessory is installed

background, making it difficult to

Your vehicle is unstable due to an

detect

accident or other causes

The pedestrian is wearing clothing

Bumper height or rear ultrasonic

that does not reflect ultrasonic waves

sensor installation has been modified

well

Rear view camera or rear ultrasonic

Size, thickness, height, or shape of

sensor(s) is damaged

the object does not reflect ultrasonic

waves well (for example, pole, bush,

Rear view camera or the rear

curbs, carts, edge of a wall, etc.)

ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with

foreign material, such as snow, dirt,

The pedestrian or the object is moving

etc.

The pedestrian or the object is very

Rear view camera is obscured by a

close to the rear of the vehicle

light source or by inclement weather,

A wall is behind the pedestrian or the

such as heavy rain, fog, snow, etc.

object

The surrounding is very bright or very

The object is not located at the rear

dark

center of your vehicle

Outside temperature is very high or

The object is not parallel to the rear

very low

bumper

The wind is either strong (above

The road is slippery or inclined

12 mph (20 km/h)) or blowing

The driver backs up the vehicle

perpendicular to the rear bumper

immediately after shifting to R

Objects generating excessive

(Reverse)

noise, such as vehicle horns, loud

The driver accelerates or circles the

motorcycle engines or truck air

vehicle

brakes, are near your vehicle

An ultrasonic sensor with similar

frequency is near your vehicle

There is ground height difference

between the vehicle and the

pedestrian

The image of the pedestrian in the

rear view camera is indistinguishable

from the background

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Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance

Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver

or assist with braking even if there are

no pedestrians or objects under the

following circumstances:

Any non-factory equipment or

accessory is installed

Your vehicle is unstable due to an

accident or other causes

Bumper height or rear ultrasonic

sensor installation has been modified

Your vehicle height is low or high

due to heavy loads, abnormal tire

pressure, etc.

Rear view camera or the rear

ultrasonic sensor(s) is stained with

foreign material, such as snow, dirt,

etc.

The pattern on the road is mistaken

for a pedestrian

There is shadow or light reflecting on

the ground

Pedestrians or objects are around the

path of the vehicle

Objects generating excessive

noise, such as vehicle horns, loud

motorcycle engines or truck air

brakes, are near your vehicle

Your vehicle is backing towards a

narrow passage or parking space

Your vehicle is backing towards an

uneven road surface, such as an

unpaved road, gravel, bump, gradient,

etc.

A trailer or carrier is installed on the

rear of your vehicle

An ultrasonic sensor with similar

frequency is near your vehicle

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8. Emergency Situations

Hazard Warning Flasher

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In Case of an Emergency While Driving

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If the Engine Stalls While Driving

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If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing

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If you Have a Flat Tire While Driving

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If the Engine Will not Start

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If the Engine Doesn’t Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly

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If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn’t Start

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Jump Starting

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If the engine overheats

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Check Tire Pressure

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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Low Tire Pressure Telltale

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Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale

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TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Malfunction Indicator

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Changing a Tire with TPMS

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If you Have a Flat Tire (With spare tire)

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Jack and Tools

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Changing Tires

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Towing

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Towing Service

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Removable Towing Hook

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Emergency Towing

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Emergency Situations

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

If the Engine Stalls While Driving

ś Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

ś Turn on your hazard warning flasher.

ś Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer or seek

other qualified assistance.

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The hazard warning flasher serves as

If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad

a warning to other drivers to exercise

or Crossing

extreme caution when approaching,

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

If the engine stalls at a crossroads or

crossing, if safe to do so, move the shift

It should be used whenever emergency

button to the N (Neutral) position and

repairs are being made or when the

then push the vehicle to a safe location.

vehicle is stopped near the edge of a

roadway.

To turn the hazard warning flasher

on or off, press the hazard warning

flasher button. The button is located

in the center fascia panel. Both the left

and right turn signal lights will flash

simultaneously.

ś The hazard warning flasher operates

whether your vehicle is running or not.

ś The turn signals do not work when the

hazard flasher is on.

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IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT

If you Have a Flat Tire While

START

Driving

If the Engine Doesn’t Turn Over

If a tire goes flat while you are driving:

or Turns Over Slowly

Take your foot off the accelerator

ś Be sure the shift button is in N

pedal and let the vehicle slow down

(Neutral) or P (Park). The engine starts

while driving straight ahead. Do not

only when the shift button is in N

apply the brakes immediately or

(Neutral) or P (Park).

attempt to pull off the road as this

ś Check the battery connections to be

may cause loss of vehicle control

sure they are clean and tight.

resulting in an accident. When the

vehicle has slowed to such a speed

ś Turn on the interior light. If the light

that it is safe to do so, brake carefully

dims or goes out when you operate

and pull off the road. Drive off the

the starter, the battery is drained.

road as far as possible and park on

Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it.

firm, level ground. If you are on a

This could cause damage to your vehicle.

divided highway, do not park in the

See instructions for “Jump Starting”

median area between the two traffic

provided in this chapter.

lanes.

When the vehicle is stopped, press the

CAUTION

hazard warning flasher button, move

the shift button into P (Park), and

Push or pull starting the vehicle may

apply the parking brake, and place

cause the catalytic converter to

the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF

overload which can lead to damage to

position.

the emission control system.

Have all passengers get out of the

vehicle. Be sure they all get out on the

If the Engine Turns Over

side of the vehicle that is away from

Normally but Doesn’t Start

traffic.

Check the fuel level and add fuel if

When changing a flat tire, follow the

necessary.

instructions provided later in this

If the engine still does not start, have

chapter.

your vehicle checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Emergency Situations

JUMP STARTING

Jump starting can be dangerous if done

When lifting a plastic-cased battery,

incorrectly. Follow the jump starting

excessive pressure on the case may

procedure in this section to avoid serious

cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a

injury or damage to your vehicle. If in

battery carrier or with your hands on

doubt about how to properly jump start

opposite corners.

your vehicle, have a service technician or

Do not attempt to jump start your

towing service do it for you.

vehicle if your battery is frozen.

NEVER attempt to recharge the

WARNING

battery when the vehicle’s battery

cables are connected to the battery.

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH

The electrical ignition system works

to you or bystanders, always follow

these precautions when working near

with high voltage. NEVER touch

these components with the engine

or handling the battery:

running or when the ignition switch

Always read and follow

is in the ON position.

instructions carefully when

handling a battery.

Information

Wear eye protection designed

An inappropriately disposed

to protect the eyes from acid

battery can be harmful to

splashes.

the environment and human

health. Dispose of the battery

Keep all flames, sparks, or

according to your local law(s) or

smoking materials away from

regulations.

the battery.

Hydrogen is always present

NOTICE

in battery cells, is highly

To prevent damage to your vehicle:

combustible, and may explode

ś Only use a 12-volt power supply

if ignited.

(battery or jumper system) to jump

Keep batteries out of reach of

start your vehicle.

children.

ś Do not attempt to jump start your

vehicle by push-starting.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid

Jump starting procedure

which is highly corrosive. Do

1. Position the vehicles close enough

not allow acid to contact your

that the jumper cables will reach, but

eyes, skin or clothing.

do not allow the vehicles to touch.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush your

2. Avoid fans or any moving parts in the

eyes with clean water for at least 15

engine compartment at all times, even

minutes and get immediate medical

when the vehicles are turned off.

attention. If acid gets on your skin,

3. Turn off all electrical devices such as

thoroughly wash the area. If you feel

radios, lights, air conditioning, etc.

pain or a burning sensation, get medical

Put the vehicle in P (Park), and set the

attention immediately.

parking brakes. Turn both vehicles

OFF.

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9. Operate your vehicle for at least

CAUTION

30 minutes of driving or at least

Before jump starting, make sure to

60 minutes of engine running at

correctly identify the positive (+) and

idle before shutting off the engine.

negative (-) terminals to avoid reverse

Without sufficient time to charge

polarity connections.

the battery the vehicle will reoccur

another no start. You can also visit

your nearest dealer to request the

battery be charged and tested.

If your vehicle will not start after a few

attempts, it probably requires servicing.

In this event please seek qualified

assistance. If the cause of your battery

discharging is not apparent, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Disconnect the jumper cables in the

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exact reverse order you connected them:

4. Connect the jumper cables in

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from the

the exact sequence shown in the

black, negative (-) chassis ground of

illustration. First connect one jumper

your vehicle (4).

cable to the red, positive (+) jumper

terminal of your vehicle (1).

2. Disconnect the other end of the

jumper cable from the black, negative

5. Connect the other end of the jumper

(-) battery/chassis ground of the

cable to the red, positive (+) battery/

assisting vehicle (3).

jumper terminal of the assisting

vehicle (2).

3. Disconnect the second jumper cable

from the red, positive (+) battery/

6. Connect the second jumper cable to

jumper terminal of the assisting

the black, negative (-) battery/jumper

vehicle (2).

terminal of the assisting vehicle (3).

4. Disconnect the other end of the

7. Connect the other end of the second

jumper cable from the red, positive (+)

jumper cable to the black, negative (-)

jumper terminal of your vehicle (1).

chassis ground of your vehicle (4).

8. Do not allow the jumper cables to

contact anything except the correct

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battery or jumper terminals or the

While jump starting your vehicle, avoid

correct ground. Do not lean over the

the positive (+) and negative (-) cables

battery when making connections.

to come in contact. A spark could cause

personal injury.

WARNING

Do not connect the jumper cable to

the negative (-) jumper terminal of the

discharged battery. A spark could cause

the battery to explode and lead to a

personal injury or vehicle damage.

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Emergency Situations

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

If your temperature gauge indicates

4. Check to see if the water pump drive

overheating, you experience a loss of

belt is missing.

power, or hear loud pinging or knocking,

(1) If it is not missing, check to see that

the engine may be overheating. If this

it is tight.

happens, you should:

(2) If the drive belt seems to be

1. Pull off the road and stop as soon as it

satisfactory, check for coolant leaking

is safe to do so.

from the radiator, hoses or under

2. Put the vehicle in P (Park), and set the

the vehicle. (If the air conditioning

parking brake. If the air conditioning is

had been in use, it is normal for cold

ON, turn it OFF.

water to be draining from it when you

stop.)

3. If engine coolant is running out under

the vehicle or steam is coming out

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken

from the hood, stop the engine. Do

or engine coolant is leaking out, stop

not open the hood until the coolant

the engine immediately and call

has stopped running or the steaming

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

has stopped. If there is no visible

assistance.

loss of engine coolant and no steam,

leave the engine running and check

to be sure the engine cooling fan is

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operating. If the fan is not running,

NEVER remove the radiator

turn the engine off.

cap or the drain plug while

the engine and radiator are

hot. Hot coolant and steam

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may blow out under pressure,

While the engine is running,

causing serious injury.

keep hands, clothing and tools

Turn the engine off and wait until the

away from the moving parts

engine cools down. Use extreme care

such as the cooling fan and

when removing the radiator cap. Wrap

drive belt to prevent serious

a thick towel around it, and turn it

injury.

counterclockwise slowly to the first

stop. Step back while the pressure is

released from the cooling system. When

you are sure all the pressure has been

released, press down on the cap, using

a thick towel, and continue turning

counterclockwise to remove it.

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6. If you cannot find the cause of the

NOTICE

overheating, wait until the engine

ś Serious loss of coolant indicates a

temperature has returned to normal.

leak in the cooling system and have

Then, if coolant has been lost,

system be checked by an authorized

carefully add coolant to the reservoir

HYUNDAI dealer.

to bring the fluid level in the reservoir

up to the halfway mark.

ś When the engine overheats from

low engine coolant, suddenly adding

7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert

engine coolant may cause cracks

for further signs of overheating. If

in the engine. To prevent damage,

overheating happens again, call

add engine coolant slowly in small

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for

quantities.

assistance.

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Emergency Situations

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Check Tire Pressure

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You can check the tire pressure in the

Assist mode on the cluster.

Refer to the “LCD Display Modes” in

chapter 4.

Tire pressure is displayed after a few

minutes of driving after initial engine

start up.

If tire pressure is not displayed when

the vehicle is stopped, “Drive to

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display” message will appear. After

(1) Low Tire Pressure Telltale/TPMS

driving, check the tire pressure.

Malfunction Indicator

The displayed tire pressure values may

(2) Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale

differ from those measured with a tire

and Tire Pressure Telltale (Shown on

pressure gauge.

the LCD display)

You can change the tire pressure unit

in the User Settings Mode on the

cluster.

- psi, kpa, bar (Refer to the “User

Settings Mode” section in chapter

4).

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Please note that the TPMS is not a

substitute for proper tire maintenance,

and it is the driver’s responsibility to

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maintain correct tire pressure, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level

Over-inflation or under-inflation can

to trigger illumination of the TPMS low

reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle

tire pressure telltale.

handling, and lead to sudden tire failure

that may cause loss of vehicle control

Your vehicle has also been equipped with

resulting in an accident.

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating

Each tire, including the spare (if

properly. The TPMS malfunction

provided), should be checked monthly

indicator is combined with the low

when cold and inflated to the inflation

tire pressure telltale. When the system

pressure recommended by the vehicle

detects a malfunction, the telltale will

manufacturer on the vehicle placard

flash for approximately one minute and

or tire inflation pressure label. (If your

then remain continuously illuminated.

vehicle has tires of a different size than

This sequence will continue upon

the size indicated on the vehicle placard

subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as

or tire inflation pressure label, you should

the malfunction exists.

determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be able

As an added safety feature, your

to detect or signal low tire pressure as

vehicle has been equipped with a tire

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

for a variety of reasons, including the

that illuminates a low tire pressure

installation of replacement or alternate

telltale when one or more of your tires is

tires or wheels on the vehicle that

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

prevent the TPMS from functioning

when the low tire pressure telltale

properly.

illuminates, you should stop and check

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

Always check the TPMS malfunction

them to the proper pressure. Driving on

telltale after replacing one or more tires

a significantly underinflated tire causes

or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that

the tire to overheat and can lead to tire

the replacement or alternate tires and

failure.

wheels allow the TPMS to continue to

function properly.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel

efficiency and tire tread life, and may

affect the vehicle’s handling and

stopping ability.

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Emergency Situations

NOTICE

Low Tire Pressure Telltale

If any of the below happens, have

the system checked by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Low Tire Pressure Position and

1. The Low Tire Pressure Telltale/ TPMS

Tire Pressure Telltale

Malfunction Indicator does not

illuminate for 3 seconds when the

ignition switch is placed to the ON

position or engine is running.

2. The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

remains illuminated after blinking for

approximately 1 minute.

3. The Low Tire Pressure Position

Telltale remains illuminated.

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When the tire pressure monitoring

system warning indicators are

illuminated and a warning message

displayed on the cluster LCD display,

one or more of your tires is significantly

under-inflated. The Low Tire Pressure

Position Telltale will indicate which

tire is significantly underinflated by

illuminating the corresponding position

light.

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If either telltale illuminates, immediately

CAUTION

reduce your speed, avoid hard cornering

and anticipate increased stopping

In winter or cold weather, the Low Tire

distances. You should stop and check

Pressure Telltale may be illuminated if

your tires as soon as possible. Inflate the

the tire pressure was adjusted to the

tires to the proper pressure as indicated

recommended tire inflation pressure

on the vehicle’s placard or tire inflation

in warm weather. It does not mean

pressure label located on the driver’s

your TPMS is malfunctioning because

side center pillar outer panel.

the decreased temperature leads to a

proportional lowering of tire pressure.

If you cannot reach a service station or

if the tire cannot hold the newly added

When you drive your vehicle from a

air, replace the low pressure tire with the

warm area to a cold area or from a cold

spare tire.

area to a warm area, or the outside

temperature is greatly higher or lower,

The Low Tire Pressure Telltale will remain

you should check the tire inflation

on and the TPMS Malfunction Indicator

pressure and adjust the tires to the

may blink for one minute and then

recommended tire inflation pressure.

remain illuminated (when the vehicle

is driven approximately 10 minutes at

speed above 15.5 mph (25km/h)) until

WARNING

you have the low pressure tire repaired

and replaced on the vehicle.

Low pressure damage

Significantly low tire pressure makes

the vehicle unstable and can contribute

Information

to loss of vehicle control and increased

The spare tire is not equipped with a tire

braking distances.

pressure sensor.

Continued driving on low pressure tires

can cause the tires to overheat and fail.

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Emergency Situations

TPMS (Tire Pressure

Changing a Tire with TPMS

Monitoring System)

If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire

malfunction indicator

Pressure and Position telltales will come

on. Have the flat tire be repaired by an

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

will illuminate after it blinks for

possible or replace the flat tire with the

approximately one minute when there

spare tire.

is a problem with the Tire Pressure

Monitoring System.

Have the system be checked by an

NOTICE

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

It is recommended that you do not use a

puncture-repairing agent not approved

by a HYUNDAI dealer to repair and/or

NOTICE

inflate a low pressure tire. Tire sealant

If there is a malfunction with the TPMS,

not approved by a HYUNDAI dealer may

the Low Tire Pressure Position Telltale

damage the tire pressure sensor.

will not be displayed even though the

vehicle has an under-inflated tire.

The spare tire (if equipped) does not

come with a tire pressure monitoring

NOTICE

sensor. When the low pressure tire or

The TPMS Malfunction Indicator may

the flat tire is replaced with the spare

illuminate after blinking for one minute

tire, the Low Tire Pressure Telltale will

if the vehicle is near electric power

remain on. Also, the TPMS Malfunction

supply cables or radio transmitters

Indicator will illuminate after blinking

such as police stations, government

for one minute if the vehicle is driven

and public offices, broadcasting

at speed above 15.5 mph (25km/h) for

stations, military installations, airports,

approximately 10 minutes.

transmitting towers, etc.

Once the original tire equipped with

Additionally, the TPMS Malfunction

a tire pressure monitoring sensor is

Indicator may illuminate if snow chains

reinflated to the recommended pressure

are used or electronic devices such as

and reinstalled on the vehicle, the

computers, chargers, remote starters,

Low Tire Pressure Telltale and TPMS

navigation, etc. This may interfere with

Malfunction Indicator will go off within a

normal operation of the TPMS.

few minutes of driving.

If the indicators do not extinguish after a

few minutes, please visit an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Each wheel is equipped with a tire

WARNING

pressure sensor mounted inside the tire

behind the valve stem (except for the

Tampering with, modifying, or disabling

spare tire). You must use TPMS specific

the Tire Pressure Monitoring System

wheels. Always have your tires serviced

(TPMS) components may interfere

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

with the system’s ability to warn the

driver of low tire pressure conditions

You may not be able to identify a tire

and/or TPMS malfunctions. Tampering

with low pressure by simply looking at it.

with, modifying, or disabling the Tire

Always use a good quality tire pressure

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

gauge to measure the tire’s inflation

components may void the warranty for

pressure. Please note that a tire that is

that portion of the vehicle.

hot (from being driven) will have a higher

pressure measurement than a tire that is

cold.

Information

A cold tire means the vehicle has been

This device complies with Part 15 of the

sitting for 3 hours and driven for less

FCC rules.

than 1 mile (1.6 km) in that 3 hour period.

Operation is subject to the following three

Allow the tire to cool before measuring

conditions:

the inflation pressure. Always be sure

1. This device may not cause harmful

the tire is cold before inflating to the

recommended pressure.

interference.

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including

WARNING

interference that may cause undesired

ś The TPMS cannot alert you to severe

operation.

and sudden tire damage caused by

3. Changes or modifications not expressly

external factors such as nails or road

approved by the party responsible

debris.

for compliance could void the user’s

ś If you feel any vehicle instability,

authority to operate the equipment.

immediately take your foot off

the accelerator, apply the brakes

gradually with light force, and slowly

move to a safe position off the road.

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Emergency Situations

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WARNING

Changing a tire can be dangerous.

Follow the instructions in this section

when changing a tire to reduce the risk

of serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Be careful as you use the jack handle to

stay clear of the flat end. The flat end

has sharp edges that could cause cuts.

OLF064031N

Turn the winged hold down bolt

Jack and Tools

counterclockwise to remove the spare

tire.

Store the spare tire in the same

compartment by turning the winged hold

down bolt clockwise.

To prevent the spare tire and tools from

“rattling”, store them in their proper

location.

OLF064004N

(1) Jack handle

(2) Jack

(3) Wheel lug nut wrench

The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug

nut wrench are stored in the luggage

compartment under the luggage box

OLF064005

cover.

If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-down

The jack is provided for emergency tire

wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it

changing only.

easily using the jack handle.

1. Put the jack handle (1) inside of the

tire hold-down wing bolt.

2. Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise with the jack

handle.

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Changing Tires

Follow these steps to change your

vehicle’s tire:

WARNING

1. Park on a level, firm surface.

A vehicle can slip or roll off of a jack

2. Shift the shift button into P (Park).

causing serious injury or death to you or

3. Press the hazard warning flasher

those nearby. Take the following safety

button.

precautions:

4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench,

Never place any portion of your body

jack, jack handle, and spare tire from

under a vehicle that is supported by

the vehicle.

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

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designated jacking positions on the

[A] : Block

vehicle and NEVER on the bumpers

or any other part of the vehicle for

5. Block both the front and rear of the

jacking support.

tire diagonally opposite of the tire you

are changing.

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.

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6. Loosen the wheel lug nuts

counterclockwise one turn each in

the order shown above, but do not

remove any lug nuts until the tire has

been raised off of the ground.

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Emergency Situations

11. Tighten the lug nuts with your fingers

onto the studs with the smaller end of

the lug nuts closest to the wheel.

12. Lower the vehicle to the ground

by turning the jack handle

counterclockwise.

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7. Place the jack at the designated

jacking position under the frame

closest to the tire you are changing.

The jacking positions are plates

welded to the frame with two

notches. Never jack at any other

position or part of the vehicle. Doing

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so may damage the side sill molding

13. Use the wheel lug nut wrench to

or other parts of the vehicle.

tighten the lug nuts in the order

shown. Double-check each lug nut

until they are tight. After changing

tires, have an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer tighten the lug nuts to their

proper torque as soon as possible. The

wheel lug nut should be tightened to

79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m).

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8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

and turn it clockwise, raising the

vehicle until the tire clears the ground.

Make sure the vehicle is stable on the

jack.

9. Loosen the lug nuts with the wheel

lug nut wrench and remove them with

your fingers. Remove the wheel from

the studs and lay it flat on the ground

out of the way. Remove any dirt or

debris from the studs, mounting

surfaces, and wheel.

10. Install the spare tire onto the studs of

the hub.

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If you have a tire gauge, check the tire

CAUTION

pressure (see “Tires and Wheels” in

chapter 2 for tire pressure instructions.).

Your vehicle has metric threads on the

If the pressure is lower or higher than

studs and lug nuts. Make certain during

recommended, drive slowly to the

tire changing that the same nuts that

nearest service station and adjust it to

were removed are reinstalled. If you

the recommended pressure. Always

have to replace your lug nuts make

reinstall the valve cap after checking

sure they have metric threads to avoid

or adjusting tire pressure. If the cap

damaging the studs and ensure the

is not replaced, air may leak from the

wheel is properly secured to the hub.

tire. If you lose a valve cap, buy another

Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

and install it as soon as possible. After

for assistance.

changing tires, secure the flat tire and

return the jack and tools to their proper

If any of the equipment such as the jack,

storage locations. If it is hard to secure

lug nuts, studs, or other equipment is

the flat tire, put the flat tire in the

damaged or in poor condition, do not

luggage compartment.

attempt to change the tire and call for

assistance.

NOTICE

Use of compact spare tires (if equipped)

Check the tire pressure as soon

Compact spare tires are designed for

as possible after installing a spare

emergency use only. Drive carefully on

tire. Adjust it to the recommended

the compact spare tire and always follow

pressure.

the safety precautions.

Check and tighten the wheel lug

nuts after driving over 30 miles (50

km), after the spare tire is installed.

WARNING

Recheck the tire wheel lug nuts after

To prevent compact spare tire failure

driving over 620 miles (1,000 km)

and loss of control possibly resulting in

after the replaced tire is reinstalled.

an accident:

ś Use the compact spare tire only in an

emergency.

ś NEVER operate your vehicle over 50

mph (80 km/h).

ś Do not exceed the vehicle’s

maximum load rating or the load

carrying capacity shown on the

sidewall of the compact spare tire.

ś Do not use the compact spare tire

continuously. Repair or replace the

original tire as soon as possible to

avoid failure of the compact spare

tire.

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Emergency Situations

When driving with the compact spare tire

CAUTION

mounted to your vehicle:

To prevent damaging the compact

ś Check the tire pressure after installing

spare tire and your vehicle:

the compact spare tire. The compact

spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi

Drive slowly enough for the road

(420 kPa).

conditions to avoid all hazards, such

as a potholes or debris.

ś Do not take this vehicle through

an automatic car wash while the

Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tire is installed.

compact spare tire diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a

ś Do not use the compact spare tire on

conventional tire and reduces the

any other vehicle because this tire

ground clearance approximately 1

has been designed especially for your

inch (25 mm).

vehicle.

Do not use tire chains on the

ś The compact spare tire’s tread life is

compact spare tire. Because of the

shorter than a regular tire. Inspect

smaller size, a tire chain will not fit

your compact spare tire regularly and

properly.

replace worn compact spare tires with

the same size and design, mounted on

Do not use the compact spare tire

the same wheel.

on any other wheels, nor should

standard tires, snow tires, wheel

ś Do not use more than one compact

covers or trim rings be used with the

spare tire at a time.

compact spare wheel.

Do not suddenly accelerate or

NOTICE

decelerate 0

25 mph (0

40 km/h)

When the original tire and wheel are

in any driving mode. It may cause

repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle,

leakage of transfer oil.

the lug nut torque must be set correctly.

The correct lug nut tightening torque is

79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m).

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Jack label

Example

OHYK065011

The actual Jack label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

For more detailed specifications, refer to the label attached to the jack.

1. Model Name

8. Shift into Reverse gear on vehicles

with manual transmission or move the

2. Maximum allowable load

shift button to the P (Park) position on

3. When using the jack, set your parking

vehicles with automatic transmission.

brake.

9. The jack should be used on firm level

4. When using the jack, stop the engine.

ground.

5. Do not get under a vehicle that is

10. Jack manufacture

supported by a jack.

11. Production date

6. The designated locations under the

12. Representative company and address

frame

7. When supporting the vehicle, the base

plate of jack must be vertical under

the lifting point.

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Emergency Situations

TOWING

Towing Service

CAUTION

ś 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 a wheel lift or

flatbed equipment.

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If emergency towing is necessary, have 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

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flatbed is recommended.

Do not tow the vehicle with four

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with

wheels in contact with the ground if

the rear wheels on the ground (without

it is the vehicle equipped with IVT.

dollies) and the front wheels off the

Otherwise, the transmission will be

ground.

seriously damaged. Also, make sure

If any of the loaded wheels or suspension

not to tow the vehicle connecting it

components are damaged or the vehicle

with other vehicles including camper

is being towed with the front wheels on

vans.

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.

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Removable Towing Hook

WARNING

If your vehicle is equipped with a

rollover sensor, place the ignition

switch in the LOCK/OFF or ACC position

when the vehicle is being towed.

The side impact and curtain air bag

may deploy if the sensor detects the

situation as a rollover.

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1. Open the trunk, and remove the

towing hook from the tool case.

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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 button in N (Neutral).

3. Release the parking brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the shift button in N

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(Neutral) when being towed with the

2. Remove the hole cover by pressing

front wheels on the ground can cause

the lower part of the cover on the

internal damage to the transmission.

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

CAUTION

Front

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.

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Rear

Place the shift button 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.

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The drivers of both vehicles should

If towing is necessary, have it done by

communicate with each other

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a

frequently.

commercial tow truck service.

Before emergency towing, check that

If towing service is not available in

the hook is not broken or damaged.

an emergency, your vehicle may be

Fasten the towing cable or chain

temporarily towed using a cable or chain

securely to the hook.

secured to the emergency towing hook

Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady

at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.

and even force.

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.

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