emergency towing Hyundai Accent 2009 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK. Australia)

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If the Engine Will not Start ............................................ 3-2
Jump Starting ............................................................... 3-3
If the Engine Overheats ............................................... 3-4
Spare Tyre ................................................................... 3-5
Wheel and Tyre Changing ........................................... 3-6
If Your Vehicle Must Be Towed ................................... 3-9Emergency Towing..................................................... 3-11
If You Lose Your K eys ................................................ 3-13
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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8. Lower the vehicle to the ground by using the wheel brace and tighten the nuts fully by using the wheel brace. 10. Check and adjust the air pressure
ensuring that the valve cap is re-placed afterwards.
11. Return the jack, tool bag and spare wheel to the boot.
12. As soon as possible, check the wheel nut torque and adjust to the specification listed below:
Wheel nut tightening torque Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900 ~ 1,100 kg.cm (65 ~ 80 lb.ft)
7. Replace the roadwheel, fit the wheel
nuts, with the tapered end towards the wheel and tighten.
D060H03MC
OMC047009
D060J02MC
IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED
D080A01O-GAT If your vehicle has to be towed, it should be done by your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck service. This will help assure that your vehicle is notdamaged in towing. Also, professionals are generally aware of local laws gov- erning towing. In any case, rather thanrisk damage to your car, it is suggested that you show this information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a safetychain system is used and that all local laws are observed. It is recommended that your vehicle betowed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
! CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neutral.
o When the engine will not start, be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi-tion.
9. Reinstall wheel cap by fitting the
boss of the wheel cap in the grooveof the wheel, hitting the centre of the wheel cap with your hand. (If Installed)

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D080B01O-DAT Towing the Vehicle Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment(3).1)
2)3)
D080B01MC
dolly
D080B02MC
CAUTION:
o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the vehicle.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to thebumper or underbody of the ve- hicle.
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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the hand brake is released.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick,add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, a towing dolly must be used.
2) If any of the loaded wheels or sus- pension components are damaged or the vehicle is being towed with thefront wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle: If you do not use a towing dolly, placethe ignition key in the "ACC" position and put the transaxle in "N (Neutral)".
CAUTION:
Do not tow with the key removed orin the "LOCK" position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly.

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D080B03MC
o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxle should never be towed from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.This can cause serious damage to the transaxle.
3) It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with all the wheels off the ground.
D080D01MC-DAT EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in this manner on any unpaved surface.
OMC045016 This could result in serious damage to your car.Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering or brakes are damaged. Before towing, besure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) or in the "ON" position (with the enginerunning). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is be- low the "HOT" range on the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, atowing dolly must be used.
OMC045015
Front (If Installed)
Rear

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CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with your fingers until there is no more play in the towing hole. Towing hookis located in the jack case on the spare tyre.
! (3) Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to
the towing hook on the front bumper.
NOTE: Place the towing hook & towing hole cover in its original position when not in use.
(2) Take out the towing hook from the jack case. To mount the towing hook, rotate it clockwise.
OMC045014
(1) Open the towing hole cover by push- ing it with your finger.
OMC045013
How to Use Front Towing Hook (If Installed)
NOTE: The jack case is located on the spare tyre in the boot or luggage compart- ment.
!CAUTION: - Automatic Transaxle
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Do not tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h(30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles). Be sure the steering is unlocked byplacing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering andbrakes.

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D120A02A-DAT If you happen to lose your leys, your vehicle will require towing to your Hyundai dealer to have the new set of keys programmed to your vehicle.

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INDEX
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T Tachometer ................................................................ 1-56
Tail Gate .................................................................... 1-82
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-8
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-21
Emergency ............................................................. 3-11
If your vehicle must be towed .................................. 3-9
Trailer or Vehicl e towing ............................................ 2-21
Transaxle Automatic ................................................................. 2-8
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ......................... 6-11
Manual ...................................................................... 2-6
Manual transaxle oil checking ................................ 6-11
Trip Computer ............................................................ 1-58
Trip Odometer ............................................................ 1-57
Tyre
Balancing .................................................................. 8-6
Chains ...................................................................... 8-5
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tyres ............................................................... 8-4
Spare tyre ................................................................. 3-5Traction ..................................................................... 8-6
Wheel and tyre changing .......................................... 3-6
VVehicle Identifi cation Number ...................................... 8-2 WWarning and Indicator
Lights ..................................... 1-50
Washer Reservoir ...................................................... 6-10
Window Glass ............................................................ 1-11
Power windows ....................................................... 1-12
Windshield Wiper and Washer ...................................1-63
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ...................1-65
Rear window wiper and washer ...............................1-65
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 6-9
Winter Driving ............................................................ 2-19