DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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GAWR. Improper trailer loading
and/or too much luggage in the
cargo area can overload the rear
axle. Redistribute the load and
check the axle weight again.
The maximum permissible static
vertical load on the coupling de-
vice is ; 75kg (165 Ib)
C190F01A-GAT
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
!
CAUTION:
1.
Before towing, check hitch and
safetychainconnectionsaswellas
proper operation of the trailer run-
ning lights, brake lights, and turn
signals.
The following specifications are
recommended when towing a
trailer. The loaded trailer weight
cannot safely exceed the values in
the chart below.
4.
2.
Alwaysdriveyourvehicleatamod-
erate speed (Less than 100 km/h).
kg. (Lbs)
Coupling
Point
3. Trailer towing requires more fuel
than normal conditions.
Maximum Towable Weight
Engine
2.0(2WD)
Trailer
1400
Tongue
4. To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency and electrical charging per-
formance, do not use fifth gear
(manualtransaxle)oroverdrive(au-
tomatic transaxle).
Diesel (2WD)
(3088)
With
2.0(4WD)
75(165)
Brake
1600
2.7(4WD)
Diesel (2WD)
2.0(2WD)
(3529)
5.
Alwayssecureitemsinthetrailerto
prevent load shift while driving.
Check the condition and air pres-
sure of all tires on the trailer and
your car. Low tire pressure can
seriously affect the handling. Also
check the spare tire.
500(1100)
750(1654)
Diesel (2WD)
2.0(4WD)
6.
Without
Brake
-
2.7(4WD)
C190E03JM
Diesel (4WD)
5.
The maximum permissible over-
hang of the coupling point is 910
mm.
!
WARNING:
Improperly loading your car and
trailer can seriously affect its steer-
ing and braking performance caus-
ing a crash which could cause in-
jury or death.
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