DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
NOTE:
Neverexceedthemaximumtireinflationpres-
sure shown on the tires.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Donotdoanytowingwithyourcarduringits
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) in order to allow
the engine to properly break in. Failure to
heed this caution may result in serious en-
gine or transaxle damage.
o
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
o
When towing a trailer on steep grades (in
excess of 12%) pay close attention to the
engine coolant temperature gauge to en-
sure the engine does not overheat. If the
needle of the coolant temperature gauge
movesacrossthedialtowards"H"(HOT),
pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to
do so, and allow the engine to idle until it
cools down. You may proceed once the
enginehascooledsufficiently.
2. Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil:
Highspeedtravelconsumes1.5timesmorefuel
thanurbanmotoring.Donotforgettocheckboth
engine coolant and engine oil.
C190B01S-AAT
Trailer Hitches
3. Drive belt:
Select the proper hitch and ball combination,
making sure that it's location is compatible with
that of the trailer or vehicle being towed.
Useaqualitynon-equalizinghitchwhichdistrib-
utes the tongue load uniformly throughout the
chassis.
A loose or damaged drive belt may result in
overheatingoftheengine.
C180A01A-AAT
USE OF LIGHTS
C190D01S-AAT
Checkyourlightsregularlyforcorrectoperation
and always keep them clean. When driving dur-
ing the day in conditions of poor visibility, it is
helpfultodrivewithheadlightsonlowbeam.This
enables you to be seen as well as to see.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATION ANDNEVERUSEONETHAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
Safety Chains
Should the hitch connection between your car
and the trailer or vehicle you are towing fail, the
trailerorvehiclecouldwanderdangerouslyacross
other lanes of traffic and ultimately leave the
roadway.Toeliminatethispotentiallydangerous
situation, safety chains, attached between your
carandthetrailerortowedvehicle,arerequired
in most states.
C190C03S-AAT
Trailer Brakes
If your trailer is equipped with a braking system,
make sure it conforms to federal and/or local
regulations and that it is properly installed and
operatingcorrectly.
C190A02S-AAT
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
If you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your State's Department
of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal re-
quirements.
SincelawsvaryfromStatetoState,therequire-
ments for towing trailers, cars, other types of
vehicles, or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundaidealerforfurtherdetailsbeforetowing.
NOTE:
If you tow a trailer or vehicle, your car will
require more frequent maintenance due to
theadditionalload.See"MaintenanceUnder
Severe Usage Conditions" on page 5-5.
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| Categories | Hyundai Elantra Manuals, Hyundai Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Hyundai Elantra 2.0 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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