TRAILER TOWING (FOR EUROPE)
If you are considering to tow with
your vehicle, you should first check
with your country's Department of
Motor Vehicles to determine legal
requirements. Since laws vary the
requirements for towing trailers, cars,
or other types of vehicles or appara-
tus may differ. Ask an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for further details
before towing.
✽ NOTICE - For Europe
WARNING
•
The technically permissible maxi-
mum load on the rear axle(s) may
be exceeded by not more than 15
Take the following precautions:
•
If you don't use the correct
equipment and/or drive
%
and the technically permissible
maximum laden mass of the vehi-
cle may be exceeded by not more
than 10 % or 100 kg (220.4 lbs),
whichever value is lower. In this
case, do not exceed 100 km/h (62.1
mph) for vehicle of category M1 or
improperly, you can lose con-
trol of the vehicle when you
are pulling a trailer. For exam-
ple, if the trailer is too heavy,
the braking performance may
be reduced.You and your pas-
sengers could be seriously or
fatally injured. Pull a trailer
only if you have followed all
the steps in this section.
Remember that trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in han-
dling, durability, and fuel economy.
Successful, safe trailering requires
correct equipment, and it has to be
used properly. Damage to your vehi-
cle caused by improper trailer towing
is not covered by your vehicle manu-
facturer’s warranty.
80
km/h (49.7 mph) for vehicle of
category N1.
•
When a vehicle of category M1 is
towing a trailer, the additional
load imposed at the trailer cou-
pling device may cause the tire
maximum load ratings to be
exceeded, but not by more than
5
•
Before towing, make sure the
GCW
total
trailer
weight,
(Gross Combination Weight),
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight),
GAW (Gross Axle Weight ) and
trailer tongue load are all with-
in the limits.
15
%. In this case, do not exceed
This section contains many time-
tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are
important for your safety and that of
your passengers. Please read this
section carefully before you pull a
trailer.
100 km/h (62.1 mph) and increase
the tire inflation pressure by at
least 0.2 bar.
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