2012 Hyundai Tucson Owners Manual

What to do in an emergency
If  towing  service is  not  available  in  an
emergency,  your  vehicle  may  be   tem-
porarily  towed  using  a  cable   or  chain
secured  to the  emergency towing  hook
under  the front  (or rear)  of  the vehicle.
Use  extreme  caution  when  towing  the
vehicle. A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may  be done only
on  hard-surfaced roads  for a  short  dis-
tance   and  at   low   speeds.  Also,   the
wheels, axles,  power train, steering  and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
•  Attach  a towing  strap to  the tow
hook.
WARNING
Use  extreme caution  when  towing
the vehicle.
Using  a   portion  of   the  vehicle
other than the tow hooks  for tow-
ing may damage the body of your
vehicle.
Use only a cable or  chain specifi-
cally  intended for  use  in  towing
vehicles.    Securely   fasten    the
cable or chain to the towing hook
provided.
Avoid  sudden   starts   or  erratic
driving  maneuvers  which  would
place   excessive  stress   on  the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or  chain. The hook and
towing cable  or chain may  break
and cause serious injury or  dam-
age.
If  the disabled  vehicle is  cannot
be moved, do not forcibly  contin-
ue the towing. Contact an author-
ized  HYUNDAI  dealer or  a  com-
mercial   tow   truck   service   for
assistance.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle  out of  mud,  sand or  other  condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot  be
driven out under its own power.
•  Before  emergency towing,  check  that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
•  Fasten   the   towing   cable   or   chain
securely to the hook.
•  Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and
even force.
To  avoid damaging  the  hook,  do  not
pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the
vehicle doing the towing.
The  drivers  of   both  vehicles  should
communicate with each other frequent-
ly.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away  from the  vehicle dur-
ing towing.
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