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TRAILER TOWING

If you are considering to tow with your

vehicle, you should first your country’s

legal requirements. As laws vary the

requirements for towing trailers, cars,

or other types of vehicles or apparatus

may differ. We recommend to contact

an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for futher

details before towing.

Remember that trailering is different

than just driving your vehicle by itself.

Trailering means changes in handling,

durability, and electric energy economy.

Successful, safe trailering requires

WARNING

Take the following precautions:

śꢀ If you don’t use the correct

equipment and/or drive improperly,

you can lose control of the vehicle

when you are pulling a trailer. For

example, if the trailer is too heavy,

the braking performance may be

reduced. You and your passengers

could be seriously or fatally injured.

Pull a trailer only if you have followed

all the steps in this section.

correct equipment, and it has to be used

properly. Damage to your vehicle caused

by improper trailer towing is not covered

by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

This section contains many time-tested,

important trailering tips and safety

rules. Many of these are important for

your safety and that of your passengers.

Please read this section carefully before

you pull a trailer.

śꢀ Before towing, make sure the

total trailer weight, GCW (Gross

Combination Weight), GVW (Gross

Vehicle Weight), GAW (Gross Axle

Weight) and trailer tongue load are

all within the limits.

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If you do decide to tow a trailer (For Australia)

Here are some important points if you decide to tow a trailer:

śꢀ Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 2,000 km in order to allow the

engine to properly run in. Failure to heed this caution may result in serious engine or

transmission damage.

śꢀ When towing a trailer, be sure to consult an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for further

information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

śꢀ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h).

śꢀ On a long uphill gradient, do not exceed 70 km/h or the posted speed limit,

whichever is lower.

Towing Trailer

The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the Genuine

HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar, which will meet the requirements of Australian Standard:

AS 4177.

For further information with regard to trailer towing:

śꢀ On Genuine HYUNDAI parts and accessories (including the Genuine HYUNDAI

Approved Tow Bar and its availability for purchase) please consult your nearest

authorised HYUNDAI dealer or visit www.hyundai.com.au.

śꢀ On Rules and Regulations please consult your State or Territory road authorities.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that any tow bar used is compatible with

and suitable for your vehicle, and is within the towing capacity of your vehicle. Your

HYUNDAI vehicle should not be used to tow heavy loads as it is not designed for such

use.

Subject to applicable law, HYUNDAI Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd shall not

be liable for any losses, damages, costs, expenses (including but not limited to

consequential and indirect losses, personal injury and deaths) caused by towing which

is not in compliance with the instructions set out in this owner’s manual and under

relevant law, rules and regulation.

WARNING

HYUNDAI DO NOT recommend the use of load levelling devices of any type. The use

of a load levelling devices may place undue stress on the chassis causing chassis or

mounting point failure.

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If you do decide to tow a trailer (For New Zealand)

Here are some important points if you decide to tow a trailer:

śꢀ Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 2,000 km in order to allow the

engine to properly run in. Failure to heed this caution may result in serious engine or

transmission damage.

śꢀ When towing a trailer, be sure to consult an authorised HYUNDAI dealer for further

information on additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

śꢀ Always drive your vehicle at a moderate speed (less than 100 km/h).

śꢀ On a long uphill gradient, do not exceed 70 km/h or the posted speed limit,

whichever is lower.

Towing Capacity Note

The recommended towing capacity of this vehicle will be provided with the Genuine

HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar.

śꢀ To enquire about the towing capacity of this vehicle, please visit www.hyundai.

co.nz, or call us on 0800 HYUNDAI.

śꢀ To enquire about Genuine HYUNDAI parts and accessories (including the Genuine

HYUNDAI Approved Tow Bar and its availability for purchase) please consult your

nearest authorised HYUNDAI dealer/service agent, call us on 0800 HYUNDAI or visit

www.hyundai.co.nz.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that any tow bar used is compatible with

and suitable for their vehicle, and is within the towing capacity of their vehicle. Your

HYUNDAI vehicle should not be used to tow heavy loads beyond the recommended

towing capacities displayed on www.hyundai.co.nz as it is not designed for such use.

Subject to applicable law, HYUNDAI Motors New Zealand Ltd shall not be liable for

any losses, damages, costs, expenses (including but not limited to consequential

and indirect losses, personal injury and deaths) caused by towing which is not in

compliance with instructions set out in the owner’s manual.

WARNING

HYUNDAI DO NOT recommend the use of load levelling devices of any type. The use

of a load levelling devices may place undue stress on the chassis causing chassis or

mounting point failure.

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śꢀ Any part of the rear number plate or

Trailer towing equipment

lighting devices of the vehicle must

not be obscured by the mechanical

coupling device.

Towbars

It’s important to have the correct towbar

equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks

going by, and rough roads are a few

reasons why you’ll need the right towbar.

Here are some rules to follow:

śꢀ Do you have to make any holes in the

body of your vehicle when you install

a trailer towbar? If you do, then be

sure to seal the holes later when you

remove the towbar. If you don’t seal

them, dirt and water can get into your

vehicle.

If the rear number plate and/or

lighting devices can be obscured

partially by any part of the mechanical

coupling device, mechanical coupling

devices that can not be easily

removed or repositioned without use

of any tools, except an easily operated

(for example, an effort not exceeding

20Nm) release key which is supplied

by the manufacturer of the coupling

device, are not permitted for use.

śꢀ The bumpers on your vehicle are not

intended for towbars. Do not attach

rental towbars or other bumper-type

towbars to them. Use only a frame-

mounted towbar that does not attach

to the bumper.

Please note that the mechanical

coupling device that is fitted and

not in use must always be removed

or repositioned if the rear number

plate and/or rear lighting devices

are obscured by any part of the

mechanical coupling device.

śꢀ A HYUNDAI Vehicle trailer towbar

accessory is available at an authorised

HYUNDAI dealer.

śꢀ We recommend only genuine

HYUNDAI towbars (these towbars are

made and tested in Australia/New

Zealand for local conditions).

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Safety chains

You should always attach chains between

your vehicle and your trailer.

Instructions about safety chains may be

provided by the towbar manufacturer

or trailer manufacturer. Follow the

manufacturer’s recommendation for

attaching safety chains. Always leave just

enough slack so you can turn with your

trailer. And, never allow safety chains to

drag on the ground.

Driving with a trailer

Towing a trailer requires a certain

amount of experience. Before setting

out for the open road, you must get to

know your trailer. Acquaint yourself with

the feel of handling and braking with the

added weight of the trailer. And always

keep in mind that the vehicle you are

driving is now longer and not nearly as

responsive as your vehicle is by itself.

Before you start, check the trailer towbar

and platform, safety chains, electrical

connector(s), lights, tyres and brakes.

Trailer brakes

If your trailer is equipped with a braking

system, make sure it conforms to

your country’s regulations and that

it is properly installed and operating

correctly.

During your trip, occasionally check

to be sure that the load is secure, and

that the lights and trailer brakes are still

working.

If your trailer weighs more than the

maximum trailer weight without trailer

brakes loaded, then it needs its own

brakes and they must be adequate. Be

sure to read and follow the instructions

for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able

to install, adjust and maintain them

properly. Be sure not to modify your

vehicle’s brake system.

Information

When the ambient temperature is lower

than 0°C (32°F) and the remaining high

voltage battery is low, the power of the

vehicle with a trailer can be dropped,

causing a trouble in acceleration or drop

of the speed when driving hills.

When driving with a trailer, be sure to

charge the high voltage battery more than

50% if the ambient temperature is lower

than 0°C (32°F).

WARNING

Do not use a trailer with its own brakes

unless you are absolutely certain that

you have properly set up the brake

system. This is not a task for amateurs.

Use an experienced, competent trailer

shop for this work.

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Distance

Turn signals

Stay at least twice as far behind the

vehicle ahead as you would when driving

your vehicle without a trailer. This can

help you avoid situations that require

heavy braking and sudden turns.

When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has

to have a different turn signal flasher and

extra wiring. The green arrows on your

instrument panel will flash whenever you

signal a turn or lane change. Properly

connected, the trailer lights will also flash

to alert other drivers you’re about to turn,

change lanes, or stop.

When towing a trailer, the green arrows

on your instrument panel will flash for

turns even if the bulbs on the trailer

are burned out. Thus, you may think

drivers behind you are seeing your

signals when, in fact, they are not. It’s

important to check occasionally to be

sure the trailer bulbs are still working.

You must also check the lights every time

you disconnect and then reconnect the

wires.

Passing

You will need more passing distance up

ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And,

because of the increased vehicle length,

you’ll need to go much farther beyond

the passed vehicle before you can return

to your lane.

Backing up

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel

with one hand. Then, to move the trailer

to the left, move your hand to the left. To

move the trailer to the right, move your

hand to the right. Always back up slowly

and, if possible, have someone guide

you.

WARNING

Do not connect a trailer lighting system

directly to your vehicle’s lighting

system. Use an approved trailer wiring

harness. Failure to do so could result in

damage to the vehicle electrical system

and/or personal injury. We recommend

to consult an authorised HYUNDAI

dealer for assistance.

Making turns

When you’re turning with a trailer, make

wider turns than normal. Do this so your

trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, kerbs,

road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid

jerky or sudden manoeuvres. Signal well

in advance.

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Driving on hills

Parking on hills

Reduce speed before you start down a

Generally, if you have a trailer attached

to your vehicle, you should not park your

vehicle on a hill.

long or steep downgrade.

On a long uphill grade, reduce your

speed to around 70 km/h to reduce the

possibility of motor overheating.

However, if you ever have to park your

trailer on a hill, here’s how to do it:

1. Pull the vehicle into the parking space.

NOTICE

To prevent motor overheating:

Turn the steering wheel in the

direction of the kerb (right if headed

down hill, right if headed up hill).

śꢀ If you tow a trailer with the maximum

gross vehicle weight and maximum

trailer weight, it can cause the

motor to overheat. When driving in

such conditions, allow the motor

to idle until it cools down. You may

proceed once the motor has cooled

sufficiently.

2. Shift the gear to P (Park).

3. Set the parking brake and shut off the

vehicle.

4. Place wheel chocks under the trailer

wheels on the down hill side of the

wheels.

śꢀ When towing a trailer, your vehicle

speed may be much slower than the

general flow of traffic, especially

when climbing an uphill grade. Use

the right hand lane when towing a

trailer on an uphill grade. Choose

your vehicle speed according to the

maximum posted speed limit for

vehicles with trailers, the steepness

of the grade, and your trailer weight.

5. Start the vehicle, hold the brakes, shift

to neutral, release the parking brake

and slowly release the brakes until the

trailer chocks absorb the load.

6. Reapply the brakes and parking

brakes.

7. Shift the gear to P (Park) when the

vehicle is parked on a uphill grade and

in R (Reverse) on a downhill.

8. Shut off the vehicle and release the

vehicle brakes but leave the parking

brake set.

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Maintenance when towing a

trailer

WARNING

To prevent serious or fatal injury:

śꢀ Do not get out of the vehicle without

the parking brake firmly set. If you

have left the vehicle running, the

vehicle can move suddenly. You and

others could be seriously or fatally

injured.

Your vehicle will need service more

often when you regularly pull a trailer.

Important items to pay particular

attention to include reduction gear fluid,

axle lubricant and cooling system fluid.

Brake condition is another important

item to frequently check. If you’re

trailering, it’s a good idea to review

these items before you start your trip.

Don’t forget to also maintain your trailer

and towbar. Follow the maintenance

schedule that accompanied your trailer

and check it periodically. Preferably,

conduct the check at the start of each

day’s driving. Most importantly, all

towbar nuts and bolts should be tight.

śꢀ Do not apply the accelerator pedal to

hold the vehicle on an uphill.

Driving the vehicle after it has been

parked on a hill

1. With the gear in P (Park), apply your

brakes and hold the brake pedal down

whilst you:

śꢀStart your vehicle;

śꢀShift into gear; and

śꢀRelease the parking brake.

2. Slowly remove your foot from the

brake pedal.

3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of

the chocks.

NOTICE

To prevent vehicle damage:

śꢀ Due to higher load during trailer

usage, overheating might occur on

hot days or during uphill driving.

śꢀ When towing check reduction gear

4. Stop and have someone pick up and

store the chocks.

fluid more frequently.

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