Get What to do in an emergency Guide for Hyundai I30 4 Door Third Generation (2016-2026)

Road warning / 6-2

In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2

If the engine will not start / 6-3

Emergency starting / 6-4

If the engine overheats / 6-6

If you have a flat tyre / 6-7

Towing / 6-15

What to do in an emergency

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What to do in an emergency

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

WHILE DRIVING

ROAD WARNING

It should be used whenever emergency

repairs are being made or when the vehi-

cle is stopped near the edge of a road-

way.

Depress the flasher switch with the igni-

tion switch in any position. The flasher

switch is located in the centre console

switch panel. All turn signal lights will

flash simultaneously.

Type A

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If the engine stalls at a crossroad

or crossing

• If the engine stalls at a crossroad or

crossing, set the shift lever in the N

(Neutral) position and then push the

vehicle to a safe place.

• If your vehicle has a manual transaxle

not equipped with a ignition lock

switch, the vehicle can move forward

by shifting to the 2(second) or 3(third)

gear and then turning the starter with-

out depressing the clutch pedal.

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• The hazard warning flasher operates

whether your vehicle is running or not.

• The turn signals do not work when the

hazard flasher is on.

• Care must be taken when using the

hazard warning flasher while the vehi-

cle is being towed.

Type B

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If you have a flat tyre while driv-

ing

If a tyre goes flat while you are driving:

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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 attempt to pull off the

road as this may cause a loss of con-

trol. When the car has slowed to such

a speed that it is safe to do so, brake

carefully and pull off the road. Drive off

the road as far as possible and park on

firm, level ground. If you are on a divid-

ed highway, do not park in the median

area between the two traffic lanes.

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Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher serves as a

warning to other drivers to exercise

extreme caution when approaching,

overtaking, or passing your vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START

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2.When the car is stopped, turn on your

emergency hazard flashers, set the

hand brake and put the transaxle in P

(automatic transaxle) or reverse (man-

ual transaxle).

3.Have all passengers get out of the car.

Be sure they all get out on the side of

the car that is away from traffic.

If engine doesn't turn over or

turns over slowly

1. If your car has an automatic transaxle,

be sure the gear selector lever is in N

(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emer-

gency brake is set.

2. Check the battery connections to be

sure they are clean and tight.

3. Turn on the interior light. If the light

dims or goes out when you operate the

starter, the battery is discharged.

If engine turns over normally but

does not start

1. Check fuel level.

2. With the ignition switch in the OFF

position, check all connectors at igni-

tion, coil and spark plugs. Reconnect

any connectors that may be discon-

nected or loose.

3. Check the fuel line in the engine com-

partment.

4.When changing a flat tyre, follow the

instruction provided later in this sec-

tion.

4. If the engine still does not start, call an

authorised HYUNDAI dealer or seek

other qualified assistance.

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4. Check the starter connections to be

sure they are securely tightened.

If engine stalls while driving

5. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start

it. See instructions for "Jump starting".

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

WARNING

3. Try to start the engine again. If your

vehicle will not start, contact an autho-

rised HYUNDAI dealer or seek other

qualified assistance.

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 catalyt-

ic converter to be overloaded and

create a fire hazard.

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What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY STARTING

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Jumper Cables

CAUTION

Jump starting procedure

Use only a 12-volt jumper system.

You can damage a 12-volt starting

motor, ignition system, and other

electrical parts beyond repair by

use of a 24-volt power supply (either

two 12-volt batteries in series or a

24-volt motor generator set).

1. Make sure the booster battery is 12-

volt and that its negative terminal is

grounded.

2. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, do not allow the vehicles to

touch.

(-)

(+)

(-)

Discharged battery

3. Turn off all unnecessary electrical

loads.

(+)

4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact

sequence shown in the illustration.

First connect one end of a jumper

cable to the positive terminal of the

discharged battery (1), then connect

the other end to the positive terminal

on the booster battery (2). Proceed to

connect one end of the other jumper

cable to the negative terminal of the

booster battery (3), then the other end

to a solid, stationary, metallic point (for

example, the engine lifting bracket)

away from the battery (4). Do not con-

nect it to or near any part that moves

when the engine is cranked.

Booster battery

WARNING - Battery

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Never attempt to check the elec-

trolyte level of the battery as this

may cause the battery to rupture or

explode causing serious injury.

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Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if done

incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to

yourself or damage to your vehicle or

battery, follow the jump starting proce-

dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-

mend that you have a competent techni-

cian or towing service jump start your

vehicle.

WARNING - Battery

• Keep all flames or sparks away

from the battery. The battery pro-

duces hydrogen gas which may

explode if exposed to flame or

sparks.

Do not allow the jumper cables to con-

tact anything except the correct battery

terminals or the correct ground. Do not

lean over the battery when making

connections.

• Do not attempt to jump start the

vehicle if the discharged battery

is frozen or if the electrolyte level

is low; the battery may rupture or

explode.

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What to do in an emergency

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CAUTION - Battery cables

Push-starting

Do not connect the jumper cable

from the negative terminal of the

booster battery to the negative ter-

minal of the discharged battery.

This can cause the discharged bat-

tery to overheat and crack, releas-

ing battery acid.

Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle

should not be push-started because it

might damage the emission control sys-

tem.

Vehicles equipped with automatic

transaxle cannot be push-started.

Follow the directions in this section for

jump-starting.

5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the

booster battery and let it run at 2,000

rpm, then start the engine of the vehi-

cle with the discharged battery.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent, you should have your vehi-

cle checked by an authorised HYUNDAI

dealer.

WARNING

Never tow a vehicle to start it

because the sudden surge forward

when the engine starts could cause

a collision with the tow vehicle.

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What to do in an emergency

IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS

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6.If you cannot find the cause of the

overheating, wait until the engine tem-

perature has returned to normal. Then,

if coolant has been lost, carefully add

coolant to the reservoir to bring the

fluid level in the reservoir up to the

halfway mark.

If your temperature gauge indicates over-

heating, you experience a loss of power,

or hear loud pinging or knocking, the

engine is probably too hot. If this hap-

pens, you should:

WARNING

While the engine is running, keep

hair, hands and clothing away from

moving parts such as the fan and

drive belts to prevent injury.

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

is safe to do so.

2. Place the gear selector lever in P

(automatic transaxle) or neutral (man-

ual transaxle) and set the hand brake.

If the air conditioning is on, turn it off.

3. If engine coolant is running out under

the car or steam is coming out from

underneath the bonnet, stop the

engine. Do not open the bonnet until

the coolant has stopped running or

the steaming has stopped. If there is

no visible loss of engine coolant and

no steam, leave the engine running

and check to be sure the engine cool-

ing fan is operating. If the fan is not

running, turn the engine off.

7.Proceed with caution, keeping alert for

further signs of overheating. If over-

heating happens again, call an autho-

rised HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

5. If the water pump drive belt is broken

or engine coolant is leaking out, stop

the engine immediately and call the

nearest authorised HYUNDAI dealer

for assistance.

CAUTION

Serious loss of coolant indicates

there is a leak in the cooling system

and this should be checked as soon

as possible by an authorised

HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

Do not remove the radiator cap

when the engine is hot. This may

result in coolant being blown out of

the opening and cause serious

burns.

4. While engine is switched off, check to

see if the water pump drive belt is

missing. If it is not missing, check to

see that it is tight. If the drive belt

seems to be satisfactory, check for

coolant leaking from the radiator,

hoses or under the car. (If the air con-

ditioning had been in use, it is normal

for cold water to be draining from it

when you stop).

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What to do in an emergency

IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TYRE

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Jacking instructions

The jack is provided for emergency

tyre changing only.

To prevent the jack from “rattling”

while the vehicle is in motion, store it

properly.

Follow jacking instructions to reduce

the possibility of personal injury.

WARNING - Changing

tyres

• Never attempt vehicle repairs

in the traffic lanes of a public

road or highway.

• Always move the vehicle com-

pletely off the road and onto

the shoulder before trying to

change a tyre.The jack should

be used on level firm ground.

If you cannot find a firm, level

place off the road, call a tow-

ing service company for

assistance.

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Jack and tools

The spare tyre, jack, jack handle, the

wheel brace are stored in the lug-

gage compartment. Remove the lug-

gage under tray out of the way to

reach this equipment.

(1) Towing hook

(2) Jack handle

(3) Screwdriver

(4) Jack

• Be sure to use the correct

front and rear jacking posi-

tions on the vehicle; never

use the bumpers or any other

part of the vehicle for jack

support.

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(5) Wheel brace

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• The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack causing serious

injury or death. No person

should place any portion of

their body under a vehicle that

is supported only by a jack;

use vehicle support stands.

• Do not start or run the engine

while the vehicle is on the

jack.

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• Do not allow anyone to remain

in the vehicle while it is on the

jack.

• Make sure any children pres-

ent are in a secure place away

from the road and from the

vehicle to be raised with the

jack.

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Removing and storing the spare

tyre

Turn the tyre hold-down wing bolt

counterclockwise.

Store the tyre in the reverse order of

removal.

To prevent the spare tyre and tools

Changing tyres

1. Park on a level surface and apply

the hand brake firmly.

2. Shift the shift lever into

(Reverse) with manual transaxle

or (Park) with automatic

transaxle.

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P

from “rattling” while the vehicle is in 3. Activate the hazard warning flash-

motion, store them properly.

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What to do in an emergency

WARNING - Changing a tyre

• To prevent vehicle movement

while changing a tyre, always

set the hand brake fully, and

always block the wheel diago-

nally opposite the wheel

being changed.

• We recommend that the

wheels of the vehicle be

chocked, and that no person

remain in a vehicle that is

being jacked.

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4. Remove the wheel brace, jack,

jack handle, and spare tyre from

the vehicle.

5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel that is diagonally opposite

the jack position.

6. Loosen the wheel nuts counter-

clockwise one turn each, but do

not remove any nut until the tyre

has been raised off the ground.

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9. Loosen the wheel nuts and

remove them with your fingers.

Slide the wheel off the studs and

lay it flat so it cannot roll away. To

put the wheel on the hub, pick up

the spare tyre, line up the holes

with the studs and slide the wheel

onto them. If this is difficult, tip the

wheel slightly and get the top hole

in the wheel lined up with the top

stud. Then jiggle the wheel back

and forth until the wheel can slide

over the other studs.

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7. Place the jack at the front or rear 8. Insert the jack handle into the jack

jacking position closest to the tyre

you are changing. Place the jack

at the designated locations under

the frame. The jacking positions

are plates welded to the frame

with two tabs and a raised dot to

index with the jack.

and turn it clockwise, raising the

vehicle until the tyre just clears the

ground. This measurement is

approximately 30 mm (1.2 in).

Before removing the wheel nuts,

make sure the vehicle is stable

and that there is no chance for

movement or slippage.

WARNING - Jack location

To reduce the possibility of

injury, be sure to use only the

jack provided with the vehicle

and in the correct jack position;

never use any other part of the

vehicle for jack support.

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What to do in an emergency

10. To reinstall the wheel, hold it on

the studs, put the wheel nuts on

the studs and tighten them finger

tight.The nuts should be installed

with their tapered small diameter

ends directed inward. Jiggle the

tyre to be sure it is completely

seated, then tighten the nuts as

much as possible with your fin-

gers again.

WARNING

Wheels and wheel covers may

have sharp edges. Handle them

carefully to avoid possible

severe injury. Before putting the

wheel into place, be sure that

there is nothing on the hub or

wheel (such as mud, tar, gravel,

etc.) that prevents the wheel

from fitting solidly against the

hub.

If there is, remove it. If there is

not good contact on the mount-

ing surface between the wheel

and hub, the wheel nuts could

come loose and cause the loss

of a wheel. Loss of a wheel may

result in loss of control of the

vehicle. This may cause serious

injury or death.

11. Lower the car to the ground by

turning the wheel brace counter-

clockwise.

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Then position the wheel brace as

shown in the drawing and tighten the

wheel nuts. Be sure the socket is

seated completely over the nut. Do

not stand on the wheel brace handle

or use an extension pipe over the

wheel brace handle.

Go around the wheel tightening

every other nut until they are all tight.

Then double-check each nut for

tightness. After changing wheels,

have an authorised HYUNDAI dealer

tighten the wheel nuts to their proper

torque as soon as possible.

Wheel nut tightening torque:

Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel:

9~11 kg.m (65~79 lb.ft)

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What to do in an emergency

If you have a tyre gauge, remove the

valve cap and check the air pressure.

If the pressure is lower than recom-

mended, drive slowly to the nearest

service station and inflate to the cor-

rect pressure. If it is too high, adjust

it until it is correct. Always reinstall

the valve cap after checking or

adjusting tyre pressure. If the cap is

not replaced, air may leak from the

tyre. If you lose a valve cap, buy

another and install it as soon as pos-

sible.

CAUTION

WARNING - Wheel studs

If the studs are damaged, they

may lose their ability to retain

the wheel.This could lead to the

loss of the wheel and a collision

resulting in serious injuries.

Your vehicle has metric threads

on the wheel studs and nuts.

Make certain during wheel

removal that the same nuts that

were removed are reinstalled -

or, if replaced, that nuts with

metric threads and the same

chamfer configuration are used.

Installation of a non-metric

thread nut on a metric stud or

vice-versa will not secure the

wheel to the hub properly and

will damage the stud so that it

must be replaced.

Note that most wheel nuts do

not have metric threads. Be sure

to use extreme care in checking

for thread style before installing

aftermarket wheel nuts or

wheels. If in doubt, consult an

authorised HYUNDAI dealer.

To prevent the jack, jack handle,

wheel brace and spare tyre from rat-

tling while the vehicle is in motion,

store them properly.

After you have changed wheels,

always secure the flat tyre in its place

and return the jack and tools to their

proper storage locations.

WARNING - Inadequate

spare tyre pressure

Check the inflation pressures as

soon as possible after installing

the spare tyre. Adjust it to the

specified pressure, if necessary.

Refer to “Tyres and wheels” in

section 9.

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When using a compact spare tyre,

observe the following precautions:

• Under no circumstances should

you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a

higher speed could damage the

tyre.

• Ensure that you drive slowly

enough for the road conditions to

avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,

such as a pothole or debris, could

seriously damage the compact

spare.

• Any continuous road use of this

tyre could result in tyre failure, loss

of vehicle control, and possible

personal injury.

• Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi-

mum load rating or the load-carry-

ing capacity shown on the sidewall

of the compact spare tyre.

• Avoid driving over obstacles. The

compact spare tyre diameter is

smaller than the diameter of a con-

ventional tyre and reduces the

ground clearance approximately

25 mm (1 inch), which could result

in damage to the vehicle.

Important - use of compact spare

tyre (if equipped)

WARNING

The compact spare tyre is for

emergency use only. Do not

operate your vehicle on this

compact spare at speeds over

80 km/h (50 mph). The original

tyre should be repaired or

replaced as soon as is possible

to avoid failure of the spare

possibly leading to personal

injury or death.

Your vehicle is equipped with a com-

pact spare tyre. This compact spare

tyre takes up less space than a reg-

ular-size tyre. This tyre is smaller

than a conventional tyre and is

designed for temporary use only.

CAUTION

• You should drive carefully

when the compact spare is in

use. The compact spare

should be replaced by the

proper conventional tyre and

rim at the first opportunity.

• The operation of this vehicle

is not recommended with

more than one compact spare

tyre in use at the same time.

The compact spare should be inflat-

ed to 420 kPa (60 psi).

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NOTICE

Check the inflation pressure after

installing the spare tyre. Adjust it to

the specified pressure, as necessary.

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What to do in an emergency

• Do not take this vehicle through an • The compact spare tyre should not

automatic car wash while the com-

pact spare tyre is installed.

be used on any other wheels, nor

should standard tyres, snow tyres,

wheel covers or trim rings be used

with the compact spare wheel. If

such use is attempted, damage to

these items or other car compo-

nents may occur.

• Do not use tyre chains on the com-

pact spare tyre. Because of the

smaller size, a tyre chain will not fit

properly. This could damage the

vehicle and result in loss of the

chain.

• The compact spare tyre should not

be installed on the front axle if the • Do not tow a trailer while the tem-

vehicle must be driven in snow or

on ice.

• Do not use more than one tempo-

rary spare tyre at a time.

porary spare tyre is installed.

• Do not use the compact spare tyre

on any other vehicle because this

tyre has been designed especially

for your vehicle.

• The compact spare tyre’s tread life

is shorter than a regular tyre.

Inspect your compact spare tyre

regularly and replace worn com-

pact spare tyres with the same size

and design, mounted on the same

wheel.

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What to do in an emergency

TOWING

It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the

rear wheels on the ground (without dol-

lies) and the front wheels off the ground.

If any of the loaded wheels or suspen-

sion 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 lift-

ed, not the rear.

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dolly

CAUTION

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

fluid, a towing dolly must be used.

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Towing service

CAUTION

If emergency towing is necessary, we

recommend having it done by an autho-

rised HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial

tow-truck service. Proper lifting and tow-

ing procedures are necessary to prevent

damage to the vehicle. The use of wheel

dollies or flatbed is recommended.

• Do not tow the vehicle backwards

with the front wheels on the

ground as this may cause dam-

age to the vehicle.

• Do not tow with sling-type equip-

ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed

equipment.

For trailer towing guidelines information,

refer to “Trailer towing” in section 5.

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What to do in an emergency

When towing your vehicle in an emer-

gency without wheel dollies :

1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-

tion.

2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

3. Release the hand brake.

CAUTION

Failure to place the transaxle shift

lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-

nal damage to the transaxle.

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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.

Removable towing hook (rear)

1. Open the tailgate, and remove the tow-

ing hook from the tool case.

2. Remove the hole cover pressing the

lower part of the cover on the rear

bumper.

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Use extreme caution when towing the

vehicle. 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 dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, power train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

Front

CAUTION

• Attach a towing strap to the tow

hook.

• Using a portion of the vehicle

other than the tow hooks for tow-

ing may damage the body of your

vehicle.

• Do not use the towing hooks to pull a

vehicle out of mud, sand or other con-

ditions from which the vehicle cannot

be driven out under its own power.

• Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the

vehicle doing the towing.

• Use only a cable or chain specifi-

cally intended for use in towing

vehicles. Securely fasten the

cable or chain to the towing hook

provided.

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Rear

• The drivers of both vehicles should

communicate with each other frequent-

ly.

• Before emergency towing, check that

the hook is not broken or damaged.

• Fasten the towing cable or chain

securely to the hook.

• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and

even force.

• To avoid damaging the hook, do not

pull from the side or at a vertical angle.

Always pull straight ahead.

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Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by an authorised

HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow

truck service.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tem-

porarily towed using a cable or chain

secured to the emergency towing hook

under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.

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Emergency towing precautions

• Turn the ignition switch to ACC so the

steering wheel isn’t locked.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when towing

the vehicle.

• Place the transaxle shift lever in N

(Neutral).

• Release the hand brake.

• Press the brake pedal with more force

than normal since you will have

reduced brake performance.

• More steering effort will be required

because the power steering system

will be disabled.

• If you are driving down a long hill, the

brakes may overheat and brake per-

formance will be reduced. Stop often

and let the brakes cool off.

• Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving manoeuvres which would

place excessive stress on the

emergency towing hook and tow-

ing cable or chain. The hook and

towing cable or chain may break

and cause serious injury or dam-

age.

• If the disabled vehicle cannot be

moved, do not forcibly continue

the towing. Contact an autho-

rised HYUNDAI dealer or a com-

mercial tow truck service for

assistance.

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• Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16

feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth

(about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the

middle of the strap for easy visibility.

• Drive carefully so that the towing strap

is not loosened during towing.

• Tow the vehicle as straight ahead

as possible.

• Keep away from the vehicle dur-

ing towing.

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CAUTION - Automatic

transaxle

• If the car is being towed with all

four wheels on the ground, it can

be towed only from the front. Be

sure that the transaxle is in neu-

tral. Be sure the steering is

unlocked by placing the ignition

switch in the ACC position. A

driver must be in the towed vehi-

cle to operate the steering and

brakes.

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• To avoid serious damage to the

automatic transaxle, limit the

vehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)

and drive less than 1.5 km (1

mile) when towing.

• Before towing, check the auto-

matic transaxle fluid leak under

your vehicle. If the automatic

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Tie-down hook

(for flatbed towing)

WARNING

Do not use the hooks under the

front of the vehicle for towing pur-

poses. These hooks are designed

ONLY for transport tie-down. If the

tie-down hooks are used for tow-

ing, the tie-down hooks or front

bumper will be damaged and this

could lead to serious injury.

transaxle fluid is leaking,

a

flatbed equipment or towing dolly

must be used.

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