DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Carry Emergency Equipment
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USE OF LIGHTS
The hitch should be bolted securely to the car
and installed by a qualified technician. DO NOT
USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY
INSTALLATIONANDNEVERUSEONETHAT
ATTACHES ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
Dependingontheseverityoftheweatherwhere
youdriveyourcar,youshouldcarryappropriate
emergency equipment. Some of the items you
maywanttocarryincludetirechains,towstraps
or chains, flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel,jumpercables,awindowscraper,gloves,
ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
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.
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Trailer Brakes
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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.
TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING
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If you are considering towing with your car, you
should first check with your Province Depart-
ment of Motor Vehicles to determine their legal
requirements.
Since laws vary from province to province, the
requirementsfortowingtrailers,cars,othertypes
of vehicles, or apparatus may differ. Ask your
Hyundaidealerforfurtherdetailsbeforetowing.
HIGHER SPEED MOTORING
Pre-Trip Inspections
Tires:
NOTE:
1.
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.
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specifica-
tion. Low tire inflation pressures will result in
overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may
result in reduced traction or tire failure.
CAUTION:
o
CAUTION
Never connect a trailer brake system di-
rectly to the vehicle brake system.
NOTE:
Neverexceedthemaximumtireinflationpres-
sure shown on the tires.
Donotdoanytowingwithyourcarduringits
first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) 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
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.
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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.
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