towing Hyundai Elantra GT 2018 User Guide

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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 tow-truck service.
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.
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Do not tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground as
this may cause damage to the
vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use a wheel lift or
flatbed equipment.
CAUTION
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When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1.Place the ignition switch in theACC position.
2.Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3.Release the parking brake.
Removable Towing Hook
1. Open the liftgate, and remove the towing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressingthe lower part of the cover on the
front or rear 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with
a rollover sensor, place the igni-
tion switch in the LOCK/OFF or
ACC position when the vehicle
is being towed. The side impact
and curtain air bag may deploy
if the sensor detects the situa-
tion as a rollover.
WARNING
Failure to place the shift lever in
N (Neutral) when being towed
with the front wheels on the
ground can cause internal dam-
age to the transaxle.
CAUTION
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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 a 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 hard-surfaced 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. (if equipped)
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 perform-
ance.
More steering effort will be required because the power steer-
ing 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 dam-
aged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
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Use a towing cable or chain lessthan 16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a
white or red cloth (about 12 inch
(30 cm) wide) in the middle of the
cable or chain for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so the towing cable or chain remains tight during tow-
ing.
Before towing, check the automat- ic transaxle/dual clutch transmis-
sion for fluid leaks under your vehi-
cle. If the automatic transaxle/dual
clutch transmission fluid is leaking,
flatbed equipment or a towing dolly
must be used.
Tie-down Hook
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
10 mph (15 km/h) and drive
less than 1 mile (1.5 km) when
towing to avoid serious dam-
age to the automatic transaxle/
dual clutch transmission.
CAUTION
Do not use the tie-down hook(s)
for towing purposes. If the tie-
down hook(s) are used for tow-
ing, the tie-down hook(s) or
bumper will be damaged and
this could lead to serious injury.
WARNING
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Maintenance
Severe Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances 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 - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,750 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
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MaintenanceSevere Driving Conditions
A - Repeatedly driving short distances 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 - Driving in heavy traffic area over 90°F (32°C)
G- Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road
H - Towing a Trailer, or using a camper, or roof rack
I - Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use or vehicle
towing
J - Driving over 106 mph (170 km/h)
K - Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
MAINTENANCE ITEMMAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVALSDRIVING
CONDITION
Parking brakeIMore frequentlyC, D, G, H
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/
lower arm ball joint, upper arm ball
joint
IMore frequentlyC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Drive shafts and bootsIEvery 3,000 miles or 6 monthsC, D, E, F, G, H, I
Climate control air filter
(for evaporator and blower unit)RMore frequentlyC, E

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Defroster........................................................................\
3-119Rear window defroster .............................................3-119
Defrosting (Windshield)................................................3-115
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination..................................................................3-46
Displays, see instrument cluster .....................................3-45
Door locks .......................................................................3\
-11 Auto door lock/unlock features ..................................3-15
Central door lock switch ............................................3-14
Child-protector rear door lock....................................3-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders ....................................3-123
Drive mode integrated control system ............................5-54 SPORT mode ..............................................................5-54
Driver attention alert system (DAA) ..............................5-82
Driver's air bag................................................................2-47
Driver's knee airbag ........................................................2-47
Driving at night .............................................................5-108
Driving in flooded areas ...............................................5-109
Driving in the rain.........................................................5-108
Dual clutch transmission.................................................5-25 DCT warning messages..............................................5-27
Good driving practices ...............................................5-33
Manual shift mode......................................................5-30
Paddle shifter ..............................................................5-31
Parking........................................................................\
5-32
Shift lock system ........................................................5-32
Shift-lock release ........................................................5-32
Transmission ranges ...................................................5-29 Electric chromic mirror (ECM) with HomeLink
®system,
compass and Blue Link®.............................................3-20
Electric power steering (EPS).........................................3-17
Electronic parking brake (EPB) ......................................5-38
Electronic stability control (ESC)...................................5-48
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-22
Emission control system .................................................7-85 Crankcase emission control system ...........................7-85
Evaporative emission control System ........................7-85
Exhaust emission control system ...............................7-86
Engine compartment..................................................1-7, 7-3
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement .................7-55
Engine coolant ................................................................7-23
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................3-47
Engine number ................................................................8-11
Engine oil ........................................................................\
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Engine specification..........................................................8-2
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-9
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) .....................................5-38
Evaporative emission control System.............................7-85
Exhaust emission control system....................................7-86
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items.................7-18
Exterior care....................................................................7-78\
Exterior overview Front view ....................................................................1-2
Rear view......................................................................1-\
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Rear view camera ...........................................................3-94
Rear window wiper and washer .....................................3-93
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...................7-39
Recommended lubricants and capacities ..........................8-7
Refrigerant label..............................................................8-11
Remote key .......................................................................3\
-3Battery replacement......................................................3-6
Liftgate unlocking ........................................................3-4
Locking........................................................................\
.3-3
Mechanical key ............................................................3-5
Panic button ..................................................................3-4
Unlocking .....................................................................3-3\
Removable towing hook .................................................6-21
Replacement light bulb ...................................................7-67
Reporting safety defects .................................................8-13
Rocking the vehicle ......................................................5-107
Rotation (Tire) ................................................................7-40
Safety messages ................................................................F-6
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7
Seat belt warning light Driver's seat ................................................................2-22
Front passenger's seat .................................................2-23 Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-21
Additional seat belt safety precautions ......................2-30
Care of seat belts ........................................................2-33
Do not lie down ..........................................................2-32
Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor ...................................................................2-24
Height adjustment ......................................................2-25
Keep belts clean and dry ............................................2-33
Lap/shoulder belt ........................................................2-24
One person per belt ....................................................2-32
Passenger's 3-point system with convertible locking retractor ......................................................2-26
Periodic inspection .....................................................2-33
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................2-27
Rear center seat belt ...................................................2-27
Seat belt restraint system............................................2-23
Seat belt safety precautions ........................................2-21
Seat belt use and children...........................................2-3\
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Seat belt use during pregnancy ..................................2-30
Seat belt warning light ...............................................2-22
Transporting an injured person ..................................2-32
When to replace seat belts..........................................2-33
Seat warmers ...................................................................2-18
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Tachometer ......................................................................3-\
47
Theft-alarm system .........................................................3-16
Tilt steering/Telescope steering ......................................3-18
Tire chains .....................................................................5-1\
10
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ........................6-8
Tire rotation ....................................................................7-40\
Tire specification and pressure label ..............................8-11
Tires and wheels .............................................................7-38All season tires ...........................................................7-50
Check tire inflation pressure ......................................7-40
Compact spare tire replacement .................................7-43
Low aspect ratio tires .................................................7-51
Radial-ply tires ...........................................................7-51
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ...............7-39
Snow tires ...................................................................7-51
Summer tires ..............................................................7-50
Tire care ......................................................................7-\
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Tire maintenance ........................................................7-43
Tire replacement .........................................................7-42
Tire rotation ................................................................7-40
Tire sidewall labeling .................................................7-43
Tire terminology and definitions ................................7-47
Tire traction ................................................................7-43
Wheel alignment and tire balance ..............................7-41
Wheel replacement .....................................................7-43 Towing ........................................................................\
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Emergency towing......................................................6-22
Removable towing hook ............................................6-21
Tie-down hook............................................................\
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Trip computer..................................................................3-77 Accumulated Info display ..........................................3-79
Average fuel economy................................................3-78
Digital speedometer....................................................3-80
Driving Info display ...................................................3-79
Instant fuel economy ..................................................3-78
Turn signals.....................................................................3-8\
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User settings mode..........................................................3-73
Vanity mirror lamp..........................................................3-89
Vehicle break-in process ...................................................F-9
Vehicle certification label ...............................................8-10
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders ...........F-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ..............................8-10
Vehicle load limit ..........................................................5-114 Tire loading information label..................................5-115
Vehicle modification .........................................................F-9
Vehicle stability management (VSM).............................5-51
Vehicle weight and luggage volume .................................8-6
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