emergency towing Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual
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If the Engine Will not Start ............................................ 3-2
Jump Starting ............................................................... 3-3
If the Engine Overheats ............................................... 3-4
Spare Tire .................................................................... 3-5
If You Have a Flat Tire ................................................. 3-7
Changing a Flat Tire .................................................... 3-7Emergency Commodity.............................................. 3-12
If Your Vehicle Must Be Towed .................................. 3-13
Emergency Towing ..................................................... 3-15
If You Lose Your K eys ................................................ 3-17
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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First Aid Kit The first aid kit is located in the trunk. There are some items such as scis- sors, bandage and adhesive tape and etc. in the kit to give first aid to aninjured person. Tire Pressure Gauge (If Installed) You can easily check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge that is found in OVM tool bag. Tires normally lose some air in day-to-day use, and youmay have to add a few pounds of air periodically and it is not usually a sign of a leaking tire, but of normal wear.Always check tire pressure when the tires are cold because tire pressure increases with temperature. To check the tire pressure, take the following steps; 1. Unscrew the inflation valve cap that
is located on the rim of the tire.
2. Press and hold the gauge against the tire valve. Some air will escape asyou begin and more will escape if youdon't press the gauge in firmly.
3. A firm non-leaking push will activate
the gauge.
4. Read the tire pressure on the gauge to know whether the tire pressure islow or high.
5. Adjust the tire pressures to the speci- fied pressure. See page 3-5.
6. Reinstall the inflation valve cap.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.
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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the parking 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.
D080B01O-GAT Towing the Vehicle
D080B01MC
Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment(3). 1)
2)3)
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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D080B03MC
o Automatic Transaxle:
Be sure to use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
CAUTION:
A vehicle with an automatic transaxleshould never be towed from the rearwith 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-GAT 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. Thiscould result in serious damage to your car.
OMC045016
OMC045015
Front (If Installed)
Rear Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels, drive train, axles, steering orbrakes are damaged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine off) orin the "ON" position (with the engine running). 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, a towing dolly must be used.
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CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with your fingers until there is no more play in the towing hole. Towing hook is located in the jack case on thespare tire.
! (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.
NOTE: The jack case is located on the spare tire in the trunk or luggage compart- ment.
OMC045014
(1)Open the towing hole cover by push- ing it with your finger.
OMC045013
How to Use Front Towing Hook (If Installed)
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D120A01A-GAT If you lose your keys, many Hyundai dealers can make you a new key if you have your key number. If you lock the keys inside your car andyou cannot obtain a new key, many Hyundai dealers can use special tools to open the door for you. Information about the key of immobi- lizer system (If Installed) will be foundon page 1-5.
CAUTION : (Automatic transaxle)
o 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 neu-tral. Be sure the steering is un- locked by placing the ignition switch in the ACC position. A drivermust be in the towed vehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
o To avoid serious damage to the automatic transaxle, limit the ve-hicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph) and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
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INDEX
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Adjusting your seat belt ................................. 1-30, 1-31
Care of seat belts ................................................... 1-27
Precautions ............................................................. 1-26
Pre-tensioner seat belt ........................................... 1-42
Spectacle Ca se ......................................................... 1-91
Speedometer ............................................................. 1-69
Starting ........................................................................ 2-5
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ........................................ 1-104
Stereo Sound System ............................................. 1-121
Sun Visor ................................................................. 1-102
Sunroof ...................................................................... 1-87
Sunshade ................................................................... 1-87
T Tachometer ................................................................ 1-70
Theft-Alarm system ................................................... 1-10
Tires
Balancing .................................................................. 8-6
Chains ...................................................................... 8-5
If you have a flat tire ................................................ 3-7
Information ................................................................ 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Replacement ............................................................. 8-6
Rotation .................................................................... 8-5
Snow tires ................................................................ 8-4
Spare tire .................................................................. 3-5
Traction ..................................................................... 8-6
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................ 2-24
Emergency ............................................................. 3-15If your vehicle must
be towed ................................ 3-13
Trailer or Vehicle towing ............................................ 2-24
Transaxle
Automatic ................................................................. 2-9
Automatic transaxle fluid checking ......................... 6-15
Manual ...................................................................... 2-7
Manual transaxle oil checking ................................ 6-14
Trip Computer ............................................................ 1-73
Trip Odometer ............................................................ 1-71
Trunk Lid/Tail gate ..................................................... 1-99
VVehicle Identifi cation Number ...................................... 8-2
Vehicle Stability Managem ent (VSM) ........................2-15
WWarning and Indicator Lights ..................................... 1-60
Washer Reservoir ...................................................... 6-14
Window Glass ............................................................ 1-14
Power windows ....................................................... 1-14
Windshield Wiper and Washer ...................................1-78
Adjustable intermittent wiper operation ...................1-80
Rear window wiper and washer ...............................1-81
Windshield Wiper Blades ........................................... 6-12
Winter Driving ............................................................ 2-21