2016 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Owners Manual

What to do in an emergency
If towing service is not available in an    Always  follow these emergency tow-
emergency,   your  vehicle   may   be     ing precautions:
temporarily  towed using  a  cable  or
chain secured to the emergency tow-
ing hook  at the front  (or rear) of  the
vehicle.
Use  extreme  caution  when   towing
the vehicle  with a  cable or  chain. 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  distance  and  at  low  speeds.
Also, the wheels,  axles, power train,
steering  and  brakes must  all  be  in
good condition.
Place  the   ignition  switch   in  the
position   so  the   steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)
Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking brake.
Depress the brake pedal with more
force  than  normal  since  you  will
have   reduced   braking   perform-
ance.
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steering
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•  Use a  towing  cable or  chain  less
than  5 m  (16 feet)  long. Attach  a
white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12
inches) wide)  in the  middle of  the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
required because the power  steer-
ing system will be disabled.
•  Use  a  vehicle  heavier  than  your
own to tow your vehicle.
The drivers of both vehicles should     •  Drive carefully so the  towing cable
communicate with  each  other fre-
or chain  remains tight  during tow-
quently.
ing.
Before  emergency  towing,  check     •  Before  towing, check the automat-
that the hook is not broken or dam-
aged.
ic  transaxle  for  fluid  leaks  under
your   vehicle.   If    the   automatic
transaxle   fluid  is  leaking, flatbed
equipment or  a  towing dolly  must
be used.
Fasten  the towing  cable  or  chain
securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply  steady
and even force.
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