emergency towing Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2011 Owner's Manual

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Road warning / 6-2
In case of an emergency while driving / 6-2
If the engine will not start / 6-3
Emergency starting / 6-4
If the engine overheats / 6-6
If you have a flat tire / 6-7
Towing / 6-15
Emergency commodity / 6-19
What to do in an emergency

What to do in an emergency
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EMERGENCY STARTING
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Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order. F040100AEN
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting proce-
dures. If in doubt, we strongly recom-
mend that you have a competent techni-
cian or towing service jump start your
vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and otherelectrical parts beyond repair by use of a 24-volt power supply (eithertwo 12-volt batteries in series or a24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING - Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which may
explode if exposed to flame orsparks.
If these instructions are not fol-
lowed exactly, serious personal
injury and damage to the vehicle
may occur! If you are not sure
how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain sul-
furic acid. This is poisonous and
highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
car.
Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
WARNING - Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as this
may cause the battery to rupture or
explode causing serious injury.
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What to do in an emergency
TOWING
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Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service. Proper lifting and tow-
ing procedures are necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle. The use of wheeldollies or flatbed is recommended. It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the rear wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspen- sion components are damaged or the
vehicle is being towed with the rear
wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly
under the rear wheels.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
rear of the vehicle should always be lift-ed, not the front.
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B
C
dolly
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CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground as thismay cause damage to the vehicle.
Do not tow with sling-type equip- ment. Use wheel lift or flatbedequipment.

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When towing your vehicle in an emer- gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
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Removable towing hook (if equipped)
1. Open the trunk, and remove the tow-ing hook from the tool case.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the 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 fullysecured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) may cause internal dam-age to the transmission.
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Rear

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What to do in an emergency
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
under the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle. 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 dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Do not use the tow hooks to pull a vehi-
cle out of mud, sand or other condi-
tions from which the vehicle cannot be
driven out under its own power.
Avoid towing a vehicle heavier than the vehicle doing the towing.
The drivers of both vehicles should communicate with each other frequent-
ly. Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
Fasten the towing cable or chain securely to the hook.
Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady and even force.
To avoid damaging the hook, do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle.
Always pull straight ahead.
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Front
Rear
CAUTION
Attach a towing strap to the tow
hook.
Using a portion of the vehicle other than the tow hooks for tow-ing may damage the body of yourvehicle.
Use only a cable or chain specifi- cally intended for use in towingvehicles. Securely fasten thecable or chain to the towing hookprovided.

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Use a towing strap less than 5 m (16
feet) long. Attach a white or red cloth (about 30 cm (12 inches) wide) in the
middle of the strap for easy visibility.
Drive carefully so that the towing strap is not loosened during towing.
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Emergency towing precautions
Place the ignition switch in ACC so the steering wheel isn’t locked.
Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
Release the parking bake.
Press the brake pedal with more force than normal since you will have
reduced brake performance. More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.
If you are driving down a long hill, the brakes may overheat and brake per-
formance will be reduced. Stop often
and let the brakes cool off.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when towing
the vehicle.
driving maneuvers which would
place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook and tow-
ing cable or chain. The hook and
towing cable or chain may break
and cause serious injury or dam-
age.
If the disabled vehicle is unable to be moved, do not forcibly con-
tinue the towing. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer or a
commercial tow truck service for
assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle dur- ing towing.
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CAUTION - Automatic
transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, it can
be towed only from the front. Besure that the transmission is in neutral. Be sure the steering isunlocked by placing the ignition
switch in the ACC position. Adriver must be in the towed vehi-cle to operate the steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the automatic transmission, limit thevehicle speed to 15 km/h (10 mph)and drive less than 1.5 km (1 mile) when towing.
Before towing, check the level of the automatic transmission fluid.If it is below the "HOT" range onthe dipstick, add fluid. If you can-not add fluid, a towing dolly must
be used.

Index
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Driving at night ······························································5-39
Driving in flooded areas ················································5-40
Driving in the rain ··························································5-40
Economical operation ····················································5-36
Electrochromic mirror (ECM) ·······································4-34
Electronic stability program (ESP) ································5-27
Emergency commodity ··················································6-19
Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Jump starting ······························································6-4
Push starting ·······························································6-5
Emergency trunk safety release ·····································4-19
Emergency towing ·························································6-17
Emergency while driving ·················································6-2
Emission control system ················································7-66 Crankcase emission control system ·························7-66
Evaporative emission control system ·······················7-66
Exhaust emission control system ·····························7-67
Engine compartment ················································2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-18
Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-17
Engine overheats ······························································6-6
Engine start/stop button ···················································5-7
Engine temperature gauge ·············································4-41
Engine will not start ·························································6-3 Evaporative emission control system ····························7-66
Exhaust emission control system ···································7-67Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ················7-14
Exterior care ···································································7-60
Flat tire (with spare tire) ···················································6-7
Changing tires ····························································6-8
Compact spare tire ···················································6-13
Jack and tools ·····························································6-7
Removing and storing the spare tire ··························6-8
Floor mat anchor(s) ·······················································4-96Fluid Washer fluid ·····························································7-23
Brake and cluch fluid ···············································7-21
Folding the rear seat ······················································3-11
Front fog light bulb replacement ···································7-56Front seat adjustment - manual ········································3-4
Front seat adjustment - power ·········································3-9
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-25
Fuel gauge ······································································4-41
Fuel requirements ····························································1-2Fuses ··············································································7-44 Fuse/relay panel description ····································7-48
Memory fuse ·····························································7-46
Multi fuse ··································································7-47
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Index
Emergency towing ····················································6-17
Removable towing hook ···········································6-16
Trailer towing··································································5-47
Transaxle Automatic transaxle ·················································5-16
Manual transaxle ······················································5-12
Trip computer ································································4-43
Tripmeter ········································································4-44
Trunk ··············································································4-18 Emergency trunk safety release ·······························4-19
Turn signal light bulb replacement ································7-55
Vehicle break-in process ··················································1-4
Vehicle certification label ················································8-6
Vehicle identification number (VIN) ·······························8-6
Vehicle weight ·······························································5-46 Base curb weight ······················································5-46
Cargo weight ····························································5-46
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-46
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ···························5-46
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ···································5-46
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ·····················5-46 Washer fluid ···································································7-23
Warnings and indicators ················································4-46
Weight ············································································5-46
Base curb weight ······················································5-46
Cargo weight ····························································5-46
GAW (Gross axle weight) ········································5-46
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ····························5-46
GVW (Gross vehicle weight)····································5-46
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating)·······················5-46
Wheel alignment and tire balance ·································7-37
Wheel replacement ·························································7-39
Windows ·········································································4-20 Auto up/down window ··············································4-21
Window opening and closing ····································4-21
Windshield defrosting and defogging ·····························4-87 Defogging logic·························································4-89
Winter driving ·································································5-42 Snow tires ··································································5-42
Tire chains ·································································5-43
Wiper blades ···································································7-28
Wipers and washers ························································4-63
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