TRAILER TOWING
If you are considering to tow with Remember that trailering is different
your vehicle, you should first check than just driving your vehicle by itself.
with your state's Department of Trailering means changes in han-
Motor Vehicles to determine legal dling, durability, and fuel economy.
requirements. Since laws vary from Successful, safe trailering requires
state to state the requirements for correct equipment, and it has to be
towing trailers, vehicles, or other used properly. Damage to your vehi-
types of vehicles or apparatus may cle caused by improper trailer towing
differ. Ask an authorized HYUNDAI is not covered by your vehicle manu-
dealer for further details before tow- facturer’s warranty.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
• If you don't use the correct
towing equipment, or if you
drive improperly while towing,
you can lose control of the
vehicle when pulling a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is
too heavy, the braking per-
formance may be reduced.
You and your passengers
could be seriously or fatally
injured. Pull a trailer only if
you have followed all the
steps in this section.
ing.
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.
5
•
Before towing, make sure the
total trailer weight, GCW
(Gross Combination Weight),
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight),
GAW (Gross Axle Weight ) and
trailer tongue load are all with-
in the limits.
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