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DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI
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Lbs. (Kg)
YC200E1-E
Trailer or Vehicle Towing Tips
7. The vehicle/trailer combination is
more affected by crosswind and
buffeting.
When being passed by a large ve-
hicle, keep a constant speed and
steer straight ahead. If there is too
much wind buffeting, slow down to
get out of the other vehicle's air
turbulence.
Maximum
1.
Before towing, check towbar ball
and safety cable connections as
wellasproperoperationofthetrailer
runninglights,brakelights,andturn
signals.
Towable Weight
Trailer
Without Brake Type
With Brake 1.6 L
1,212(550)
2,645(1,200)
3,086(1,400)
2.
3.
4.
Alwaysdriveyourvehicleatamod-
erate speed (Less than 60mph).
Trailer towing requires more fuel
than normal conditions.
To maintain engine braking effi-
ciency, do not tow a trailer with the
transaxle engaged in an overdrive
gear.
Type
2.0/2.7 L
8.
When parking your car and trailer,
especiallyonahill,besuretofollow
all the normal precautions. Turn
your front wheels into the curb, set
the parking brake firmly, and put
the transaxle in 1st or Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). In
addition,weadvisetheuseofwheel
chocks at each of the trailer's tires.
If the trailer has electric brakes,
start your vehicle and trailer mov-
ing, and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you
check your electrical connection at
the same time.
!
WARNING:
Improper loading of your car and
trailer can seriously affect its steer-
ing and braking performance caus-
ing a crash which could cause seri-
ous injury or death.
5.
6.
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.
9.
10.During
your trip, check occasion-
ally to be sure that the load is
secure,and that the lightsandany
trailer brakes are still working.
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| Language | English |
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