emergency towing Hyundai Elantra 2003 Owner's Manual

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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After Changing Wheels After Changing WheelsAfter Changing Wheels After Changing Wheels
After Changing Wheels
If you have a tire gauge, remove the valve cap
and check the air pressure. If the pressure is
lower than recommended, drive slowly to the
nearest service station and inflate to the correct
pressure. If it is too high, adjust it until it is correct.
Always reinstall the valve cap after checking or
adjusting tire pressure. If the cap is not replaced,
air may leak from the tire. If you lose a valve cap,
buy another and install it as soon as possible.
After you have changed wheels, always secure
the flat tire in its place in the trunk and return the
jack and tools to their proper storage locations.
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IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWEDIF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
IF YOUR CAR MUST BE TOWED
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-Your car can be damaged if towed incor- Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
Your car can be damaged if towed incor-
rectly! rectly!rectly! rectly!
rectly!
If your car has to be towed, it should be done by
your Hyundai dealer or a commercial tow truck
service. This will help assure that your car is not
damaged in towing. Also, professionals are gen-
erally aware of state and local laws governing
towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to
your car, it is suggested that you show this
information to the tow truck operator. Be sure that
a safety chain system is used and that all state
and local laws are observed.
D080B01A-AATTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual TransaxleTowing a Car with a Manual Transaxle Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
Towing a Car with a Manual Transaxle
o If the car is being towed with the rear wheels
on the ground, be sure the parking brake is
released.
o If the car is being towed with the front wheels
on the ground, be sure that the transaxle is in
neutral. Also, be sure that the ignition key is in
the "ACC" position. This is necessary to
prevent damage to the steering lock mecha-
nism, which is not designed to hold the front
wheels straight while the car is being towed.
o If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
components are damaged, a towing dolly
must be used.
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
SSA3080A
o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
WITH NO DAMAGE
SSA3090A
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCYWHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
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D080C02A-AATTowing a Car with an Automatic Towing a Car with an AutomaticTowing a Car with an Automatic Towing a Car with an Automatic
Towing a Car with an Automatic
Transaxle TransaxleTransaxle Transaxle
Transaxle
CAUTION: CAUTION:CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION:
A car with an automatic transaxle should A car with an automatic transaxle shouldA car with an automatic transaxle should A car with an automatic transaxle should
A car with an automatic transaxle should
never be towed from the rear with the front never be towed from the rear with the frontnever be towed from the rear with the front never be towed from the rear with the front
never be towed from the rear with the front
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri- wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-wheels on the ground. This can cause seri- wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
wheels on the ground. This can cause seri-
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must ous damage to the transaxle. If the car mustous damage to the transaxle. If the car must ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
ous damage to the transaxle. If the car must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be towed from the rear, a towing dolly mustbe towed from the rear, a towing dolly must be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be towed from the rear, a towing dolly must
be used under the front wheels. be used under the front wheels.be used under the front wheels. be used under the front wheels.
be used under the front wheels.
If the car is being towed with the rear wheels on
the ground, be sure the parking brake is re-
leased.
o NOT OK FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
EQUIPPED VEHICLE
o OK FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SSA3100A o OK FOR AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLE
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Emergency Towing Emergency TowingEmergency Towing Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing
For emergency towing when no commercial tow
vehicle is available, attach a tow cable, chain or
strap to one of the tie-down hooks under the front
of your car. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in
this manner on any unpaved surface. This could
result in serious damage to your car.
Nor should towing be attempted if the wheels,
drive train, axles, steering or brakes are dam-
aged. Before towing, be sure the transaxle is in
neutral and the key is in "ACC" (with the engine
off) or in the "ON" position (with the engine
running). A driver must be in the towed car to
steer it and operate the brakes.
D080D01ENOTE: NOTE:NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:Before towing, check the level of the tran- Before towing, check the level of the tran-Before towing, check the level of the tran- Before towing, check the level of the tran-
Before towing, check the level of the tran-
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark onsaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on
saxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" mark on
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid, the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,
the dipstick, add fluid. If you cannot add fluid,
a towing dolly must be used as described a towing dolly must be used as describeda towing dolly must be used as described a towing dolly must be used as described
a towing dolly must be used as described
above. above.above. above.
above.

INDEX INDEXINDEX INDEX
INDEX
10-4Snow tires ....................................................................................... 8-2
Spare tire ......................................................................................... 3-3
Traction ........................................................................................... 8-2
Towing
A trailer (or vehicle) ......................................................................2-12
Emergency ...................................................................................... 3-8
If your car must be towed ............................................................... 3-7
Traction Control System(TCS) ................................................... 2-8 ~ 2-9
Transaxle
Automatic ........................................................................................ 2-5
Automatic transaxle fluid checking .................................... 6-10 ~ 6-11
Manual............................................................................................. 2-4
Manual transaxle oil checking .......................................................6-10
Trip Computer ........................................................................ 1-35 ~ 1-36
Trip Odometer ...................................................................................1-34
Trunk Lid ...........................................................................................1-50
V VV V
V
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................................................... 8-1
Vehicle Specification ........................................................................... 9-1
Ventilation
Center ventilator ............................................................................1-56
Side ventilator ...............................................................................1-58
W WW W
W
Warning Lights ....................................................................... 1-30 ~ 1-32
Windows
Manual............................................................................................. 1-6
Power ..................................................................................... 1-6 ~ 1-7
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch ..............................................1-38
Windshield Wiper Blades .................................................................... 6-9