2-
18 DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
C180A01A-AAT
USE OF LIGHTS
C190C01Y-GAT
Trailer Brakes
!
CAUTION:
Check your lights regularly for correct
operationandalwayskeepthemclean.
When driving during the day in condi-
tions of poor visibility, it is helpful to
drive with headlights on low beam.
This enables you to be seen as well as
to see.
Ifyourtrailerisequippedwithabraking
system, make sure it conforms to fed-
eral and/or local regulations and that it
is properly installed and operating cor-
rectly.
Do not do any towing with your car
duringitsfirst2,000km(1,200miles)
in order to allow the engine to prop-
erly break in. Failure to heed this
caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage.
NOTE:
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your
carwillrequiremorefrequentmain-
tenance due to the additional load.
See "Maintenance Under Severe
Usage Conditions" on page 5-6.
C190A01A-GAT
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
C190B01S-AAT
Trailer Hitches
If you are considering towing with your
car, you should first check with your
ProvinceDepartmentofMotorVehicles
to determine their legal requirements.
Since laws vary from province to prov-
ince the requirements for towing trail-
ers, cars, or other types of vehicles or
apparatusmaydiffer.AskyourHyundai
dealerforfurtherdetailsbeforetowing.
Select the proper hitch and ball combi-
nation, making sure that it's location is
compatible with that of the trailer or
vehicle being towed.
Useaqualitynon-equalizinghitchwhich
distributes the tongue load uniformly
throughout the chassis.
!
CAUTION:
o Neverconnectatrailerbrakesys-
tem directly to the vehicle brake
system.
o When towing a trailer on steep
grades (in excess of 12%) pay
closeattentiontotheenginecool-
ant temperature gauge to ensure
the engine does not overheat. If
the needle of the coolant tem-
peraturegaugemovesacrossthe
dial towards "H" (HOT), pull over
and stop as soon as it is safe to
The hitch should be bolted securely to
the car and installed by a qualified
technician. DO NOT USE A HITCH
DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY IN-
STALLATIONANDNEVERUSEONE
THAT ATTACHES ONLY TO THE
BUMPER.
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