Trailer towing equipment
Hitches
It's important to have the correct
hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large
trucks going by, and rough roads are
a few reasons why you’ll need the
right hitch. Here are some rules to
follow:
Safety chains
Trailer brakes
You should always attach chains If your trailer is equipped with a brak-
between your vehicle and your trail- ing system, make sure it conforms to
er. Cross the safety chains under the federal and/or local regulations and
tongue of the trailer so that the that it is properly installed and oper-
tongue will not drop to the road if it ating correctly.
becomes separated from the hitch.
If your trailer weighs more than the
Instructions about safety chains may
maximum trailer weight without trail-
be provided by the hitch manufactur-
er brakes loaded, then it needs its
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Do you have to make any holes in
the body of your vehicle when you
install a trailer hitch? If you do, then
be sure to seal the holes later
when you remove the hitch. If you
don’t seal them, carbon monoxide
(CO) from your exhaust can get
into your vehicle, as well as dirt
and water.
er or trailer manufacturer. Follow the
own brakes and they must be ade-
manufacturer’s recommendation for
quate. Be sure to read and follow the
attaching safety chains. Always leave
instructions for the trailer brakes so
just enough slack so you can turn
you’ll be able to install, adjust and
with your trailer. And, never allow
maintain them properly. Be sure not
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safety chains to drag on the ground.
to tap into your vehicle's brake sys-
tem.
WARNING
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The bumpers on your vehicle are
not intended for hitches. Do not
attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to them. Use
only a frame-mounted hitch that
does not attach to the bumper.
A HYUNDAI trailer hitch accessory
is available at an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not use a trailer with its own
brakes unless you are absolute-
ly certain that you have proper-
ly set up the brake system. Use
an
experienced,
competent
trailer shop for this work.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Tucson Manuals |
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| Language | English |
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