2 DRIVINGYOURHYUNDAI
USE OF LIGHTS
TRAILERORVEHICLETOWING
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C180A01A-AAT
C190A01TG-AAT
C190B01S-AAT
TrailerHitches
Check your lights regularly for correct op-
erationandalwayskeepthemclean.When
driving during the day in conditions of poor
visibility,itishelpfultodrivewithheadlights
on low beam. This enables you to be seen,
as well as to see.
If you are considering towing with your car,
you should first check with your State's
DepartmentofMotorVehiclestodetermine
their legal requirements.
Since laws vary from State to State the
requirements for towing trailers, cars, or
other types of vehicles or apparatus may
differ. Ask your Hyundai dealer for further
details before towing.
Select
the proper hitch and ball
combination, making sure that its location
is compatible with that of the trailer or
vehicle being towed.
Use a quality non-equalizing hitch which
distributes the tongue load uniformly
throughout the chassis.
The hitch should be bolted securely to the
car and installed by a qualified technician.
DO NOT USE A HITCH DESIGNED FOR
TEMPORARY INSTALLATION AND
NEVER USE ONE THAT ATTACHES
ONLY TO THE BUMPER.
!
CAUTION:
o Do not do any towing with your car
during its first 1,200 miles (2,000 km)
inordertoallowtheenginetoproperly
break in. Failure to heed this caution
may result in serious engine or
transaxle damage.
o Whentowingatrailer,besuretocon-
sult your Hyundai dealer for further
information on additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, etc.
C190C01Y-AAT
TrailerBrakes
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 operating correctly.
NOTE:
Ifyoutowatrailerorvehicle,yourcarwill
requiremorefrequentmaintenancedue
to the additional load. See Maintenance
Under Severe Usage Conditions" on
page 5-6.
| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Sonata Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Sonata |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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