towing Hyundai Creta 2016 Owner's Manual

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Towing ...................................................................6-22Towing service .................................................................6-22
Removable towing hook ...............................................6-23
Emergency towing .........................................................6-24
Emergency commodity ........................................6-26 Fire extinguisher ............................................................6-26
First aid kit ......................................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ...........................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-26 Engine compartment .............................................7-3
Maintenance services ...........................................7-5
Owner's responsibility ......................................................7-5
Owner maintenance precautions ................................7-5
Owner maintenance ...............................................7-8 Owner maintenance schedule ......................................7-8
Scheduled maintenance service ........................7-10
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ..7-28
Engine oil ..............................................................7-32 Checking the engine oil level ....................................7-32
Changing the engine oil and filter ..............................7-33
Engine coolant......................................................7-34 Checking the coolant level ...........................................7-34
Recommended engine coolant.....................................7-36
Changing the coolant .....................................................7-36
Brake/clutch fluid ................................................7-37 Checking the brake/clutch fluid level ........................7-37
Washer fluid .........................................................7-39 Checking the washer fluid level ..................................7-39
Parking brake .......................................................7-39 Checking the parking brake .........................................7-397Maintenance

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Driving your vehicle
5
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible dam
age to the transaxle, and tire dam
age. See “Towing” in chapter 6.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehi
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's head
lights.
• Keep your headlights clean and properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the head lights of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
NOTICE

What to do in an emergency
Hazard warning flasher ........................................6-2
In case of an emergency while driving ..............6-3If the engine stalls while driving ...................................6-3
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing .........6-3
If you have a flat tire while driving..............................6-3
If the engine will not start ...................................6-4 If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over
slowly....................................................................................6-4
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't
start.......................................................................................6-4
Jump starting ..........................................................6-5
If the engine overheats ........................................6-8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).......6-10 Low tire pressure telltale ..............................................6-11
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
malfunction indicator .................................................6-12
Changing a tire with TPMS...........................................6-13
If you have a flat tire..........................................6-16 Jack and tools .................................................................6-16
Removing and storing the spare tire .........................6-16
Changing tires .................................................................6-17
Jack label ...........................................................................6-21
Towing ...................................................................6-22 Towing service .................................................................6-22 Removable towing hook....................................................6-23
Emergency towing .........................................................6-24
Emergency commodity ........................................6-26 Fire extinguisher ............................................................6-26
First aid kit ......................................................................6-26
Triangle reflector ...........................................................6-26
Tire pressure gauge .......................................................6-26
6

Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.
JUMP STARTING
6-5
What to do in an emergency
6
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling the
battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away
from the battery.
Hydrogen is always pres
ent in battery cells, is high
ly combustible, and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
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Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which is highly corro
sive. Do not allow acid to
contact your eyes, skin or
clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immedi
ate medical attention. If acid gets
on your skin, thoroughly wash the
area. If you feel pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
•When lifting a plasticcased bat
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak. Lift with a battery carrier or
with your hands on opposite cor
ners.
•Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.
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WARNING
•Improper jump starting proce
dure can result in battery explo
sion and acid burn hazard.
•Loosely connected battery
cables could damage the elec
tronic control units.
•To disconnect battery terminals
wait for at least 2 minutes to
allow discharge of high voltage
or it could lead to personal
injury.
•While disconnecting, always dis
connect the VE terminal first
and while connecting, always
connect the VE terminal last.
CAUTION

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What to do in an emergency
Jack and tools
ÀJack
Á Jack handle
 Wheel lug nut wrench
¯ Towing hook
These parts are stored in the lug
gage compartment under the lug
gage box cover.
The jack is provided for emergency
tire changing only.
Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the winged hold down bolt coun
terclockwise to remove the spare tire.
Store the spare tire in the same com
partment by turning the winged hold
down bolt clockwise.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling,” store them in their prop
er location.
IF YOU HAVE A FLAT TIRE
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Follow the instructions in this sec
tion when changing a tire to
reduce the risk of serious injury or
death.
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What to do in an emergency
6
Changing tires Follow these steps to change your
vehicle’s tire:
1. Park on a level, firm surface.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park,for automatic transaxle vehicle) or
neutral (for manual transaxle
vehicle), apply the parking brake,
and place the ignition switch in the
LOCK/OFF position.
3. Press the hazard warning flasher button.
4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire
from the vehicle.
5. Block both the front and rear of the tire diagonally opposite of the tire
you are changing.
A vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or
death to you or those nearby.
Take the following safety precau
tions:
•Do not get under a vehicle that
is supported by a jack.
•NEVER attempt to change a tire
in the lane of traffic. ALWAYS
move the vehicle completely off
the road on level, firm ground
away from traffic before trying to
change a tire. If you cannot find
a level, firm place off the road,
call a towing service for assis
tance.
•Be sure to use the jack provided
with the vehicle.
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•ALWAYS place the jack on the
designated jacking positions on
the vehicle and NEVER on the
bumpers or any other part of the
vehicle for jacking support.
•Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is on the jack.
•Do not allow anyone to remain
in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
•Keep children away from the
road and the vehicle.
WARNING

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What to do in an emergency
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary,
we recommend having it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial towtruck ser vice.
Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies
or flatbed is recommended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle
with the rear wheels on the ground
(without dollies) and the front wheels
off the ground. If any of the loaded
wheels or suspension components
are damaged or the vehicle is being
towed with the front wheels on the
ground, use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
When being towed by a commercial
tow truck and wheel dollies are not
used, the front of the vehicle should
always be lifted, not the rear.
•Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground as this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
•Do not tow with slingtype equip
ment. Use a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
NOTICE
TOWING
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What to do in an emergency
6
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can
cause internal damage to the
transaxle.
Removable towing hook
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1. Open the trunk, and remove the
towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper.
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it is
fully secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.

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What to do in an emergency
Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recom
mend you have it done by an author
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commer
cial tow truck service. If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
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 hardsurfaced roads for a
short distance and at low speeds.
Also, the wheels, axles, power train,
steering and brakes must all be in
good condition.
Always follow these emergency tow
ing precautions:
• Place the ignition switch in the
ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked.
• 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 performance.
• More steering effort will be required because the power steering system
will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other fre
quently.
• 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.
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What to do in an emergency
6
•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.
• Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during towing.
• Before towing, check the automat ic transaxle for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the automatic
transaxle fluid is leaking, flatbed
equipment or a towing dolly must
be used.
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:
•Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.
•Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.
•Limit the vehicle speed to
15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less
than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing to
avoid serious damage to the auto
matic transaxle.
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