trailer Hyundai Elantra 2012 - RHD (UK. Australia) User Guide

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Driving your vehicle
Weight of the trailer
What is the maximum safe weight of a
trailer? It should never weigh more than
the maximum trailer weight with trailer
brakes. But even that can be too heavy.
It depends on how you plan to use your
trailer. For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and how
often your vehicle is used to pull a trailer
are all important. The ideal trailer weight
can also depend on any special equip-
ment that you have on your vehicle.
Weight of the trailer tongue
The tongue load of any trailer is an
important weight to measure because it
affects the total gross vehicle weight
(GVW) of your vehicle. This weight
includes the kerb weight of the vehicle,
any cargo you may carry in it, and the
people who will be riding in the vehicle.
And if you will tow a trailer, you must addthe tongue load to the GVW because
your vehicle will also be carrying that
weight.
The trailer tongue should weigh within
the limits of the maximum permissible
trailer tongue load. After you've loaded
your trailer, weigh the trailer and the
tongue separately, to ensure the weight
is proportioned evenly.If they aren’t, you may be able to correct
them simply by moving some items
around in the trailer.
Tongue loads can be increased or
decreased by redistributing the load in
the trailer. This can be verified by check-
ing the total weight of the loaded trailer
and then checking the load on the
tongue.
C190E01JM
Tongue Load Total Trailer WeightWARNING -
Trailer
Never load a trailer with more weight in the rear than in the
front. The front should be loaded
with approximately 60% of the
total trailer load; the rear should
be loaded with approximately 40%of the total trailer load.
Never exceed the maximum weight limits of the trailer or trail-
er towing equipment. Improper
loading can result in damage to
your vehicle and/or personal
injury. Check weights and loading
at a commercial scale or highway
patrol office equipped with scales.
An improperly loaded trailer can cause loss of vehicle control.
C190E02JM
Gross Axle WeightGross Vehicle Weight

This section will guide you in the proper
loading of your vehicle and/or trailer, to
keep your loaded vehicle weight within its
design rating capability, with or without a
trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will
provide maximum return of the vehicle
design performance. Before loading your
vehicle, familiarize yourself with the fol-
lowing terms for determining your vehi-
cle's weight ratings, with or without a
trailer, from the vehicle's specifications
and the certification label: Base kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equip-
ment. It does not include passengers,
cargo, or optional equipment.
Vehicle kerb weight
This is the weight of the vehicle including
a full tank of fuel and one person (driver).Cargo weight
This figure includes all weight added to
the Base Kerb Weight, including cargoand optional equipment.
GAW (Gross axle weight)
This is the total weight placed on each
axle (front and rear) - including vehicle
kerb weight and all payload.
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight
that can be carried by a single axle (front
or rear). These numbers are shown on
the certification label.
The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)
This is the Base Kerb Weight plus actual
Cargo Weight plus passengers.
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle (including all
options, equipment, passengers and
cargo). The GVWR is shown on the cer-
tification label located on the driver’s (or
front passenger’s) door sill. Overloading
VEHICLE WEIGHTWARNING -
Vehicle weight
The gross axle weight rating
(GAWR) and the gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) for your vehi-
cle are on the certification label
attached to the driver's (or front
passenger’s) door. Exceeding theseratings can cause an accident or
vehicle damage. You can calculate
the weight of your load by weighing
the items (and people) before put-
ting them in the vehicle. Be careful
not to overload your vehicle.
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What to do in an emergency
When using a compact spare tyre,
observe the following precautions:
Under no circumstances shouldyou exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a higher speed could damage the
tyre.
Ensure that you drive slowly enough to avoid all hazards. Anyroad hazard, such as a pothole or
debris, could seriously damage the
compact spare.
Any continuous road use of this tyre could result in tyre failure, loss
of vehicle control, and possible
personal injury.
Do not exceed the vehicle’s maxi- mum load rating or the load-carry-
ing capacity shown on the sidewall
of the compact spare tyre.
Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tyre diameter issmaller than the diameter of a con-
ventional tyre and reduces the
ground clearance approximately25 mm (1 inch), which could result
in damage to the vehicle. Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash whilst the com-pact spare tyre is installed.
Do not use tyre chains on the com- pact spare tyre. Because of the
smaller size, a tyre chain will not fit
properly. This could damage the
vehicle and result in loss of thechain.
The compact spare tyre should not be installed on the front axle if the
vehicle must be driven in snow or
on ice.
Do not use the compact spare tyre on any other vehicle because thistyre has been designed especially
for your vehicle.
The compact spare tyre’s tread life is shorter than a regular tyre.
Inspect your compact spare tyre
regularly and replace worn com-
pact spare tyres with the same sizeand design, mounted on the samewheel. The compact spare tyre should not
be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tyres, snow tyres,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the compact spare wheel. Ifsuch use is attempted, damage tothese items or other car compo-
nents may occur.
Do not use more than one compact spare tyre at a time.
Do not tow a trailer whilst the com- pact spare tyre is installed.

What to do in an emergency
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TOWING
Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, it is
recommended having it done by an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer or a com-
mercial tow-truck service. Proper lifting
and towing procedures are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle. The useof wheel dollies or flatbed is recommend-ed.
For trailer towing guidelines information, refer to “Trailer towing” in section 5.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen- sion 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 lift-
ed, not the rear.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle backwards with the front wheels on the
ground as this may cause dam- age to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
OMC045012 dolly
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B
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HXD02
HXD03

Maintenance
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Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving condition
Front suspension ball jointsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G
Disc brakes and pads (if equipped)IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Drum brakes and linings (if equipped)IInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, G, H
Parking brakeIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, G, H
Driveshaft and bootsIInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter (if equipped)RInspect more frequently
depending on the conditionC, E
Severe driving conditions
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8
km) in normal temperature or less than 10 miles (16 km) in
freezing temperature
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long dis- tances
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt- spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32°C (90°F)
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
H : Towing a trailer (if equipped)
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving over 140 km/h (87 mile/h)
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions

Index
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Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-10
Headrest ..............................................................3-8, 3-10
Rear seat ....................................................................3-10
Seat warmer ........................................................3-9, 3-12
Armrest ......................................................................3-13
Shift lock system ..............................................................5-19
Side impact air bag ..........................................................3-47
Smart key ..........................................................................4-5
Smooth cornering ............................................................5-43
Snow tyres ........................................................................5-46
Special driving conditions................................................5-42 Driving at night ..........................................................5-43
Driving in flooded areas ............................................5-44
Driving in the rain ......................................................5-44
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................5-42
Highway driving ........................................................5-45
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................5-42
Smooth cornering ......................................................5-43
Speedometer ....................................................................4-43
Sports mode ....................................................................5-18
Starting difficulties, see engine will not start ....................6-4
Starting the engine ....................................................5-6, 5-11
Steering wheel ..................................................................4-36 Horn ............................................................................4-38
Power steering ............................................................4-36
Tilt steering ................................................................4-37
Storage compartment ....................................................4-102 Centre console storage ............................................4-102 Glove box ................................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-103
Sunglass holder ..............................................................4-103
Sunroof ............................................................................4-32
Sunvisor..........................................................................4-107
Tachometer ......................................................................4-43
Theft-alarm system ..........................................................4-13
Tilt steering ......................................................................4-37
Towing..............................................................................6-16 Emergency towing ......................................................6-18
Trailer towing ............................................................5-50
Transaxle Automatic transaxle....................................................5-16
Manual transaxle ........................................................5-13
Trip computer ..................................................................4-46
Tyre pressure ....................................................................7-38
Tyre specification and pressure label ................................8-7
Tyres and wheels ..............................................................7-37 Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures ..............7-37
Checking tyre inflation pressure ................................7-38
Wheel alignment and tyre balance ............................7-40
Compact spare tyre replacement ................................7-42
Wheel replacement ....................................................7-42
Tyres and wheels ................................................................8-3
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