emergency towing Hyundai Getz 2009 Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)
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3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
If the engine will not start .................................................................. 3-2
Jump starting .................................................................................... 3-3
If the engine overheats ..................................................................... 3-4
Spare tyre ........................................................................................ 3-5
Wheel and tyre changing .................................................................. 3-5
If your car must be towed ................................................................. 3-8Emergency towing......................................................................... 3-10
If you lose your keys ...................................................................... 3-10
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3- 8 WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY
11. Refit the wheel trim.
12.Return the jack, tool roll and spare
wheel to the luggage compartment.
13.As soon as possible, check the wheel nut torque and adjust to the specification listed below:
Wheel nut tightening torque Steel wheel & aluminium alloy wheel: 900 ~ 1,100 kg.cm D080A01O-GAT IF YOUR VEHICLE MUST BE TOWED 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 not damaged in towing. Also, profes- sionals are generally aware of locallaws governing towing. In any case, rather than risk damage to your car, it is suggested that you show this infor-mation to the tow truck operator. Be sure that a safety chain system is used and that all local laws are observed.It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheelsoff the ground.
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CAUTION:
o Your vehicle can be damaged if towed incorrectly!
o Be sure the transaxle is in neu- tral.
o When the engine will not start, be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" po- sition. D080B01O-DAT Towing the Vehicle
HTB208
Your vehicle can be towed by wheel lift type truck (1), (2) or flatbed equipment(3). 1)
2)
3)
dolly
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WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3- 9
HTB209
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1) If the vehicle is being towed with the
rear wheels on the ground, be sure the hand brake is released.
NOTE: Before towing, check the level of the automatic transaxle fluid. If it is below the "HOT" range on the dip- stick, add fluid. If you cannot addfluid, 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 the front wheels on the ground, usea towing dolly under the front wheels.
o Manual Transaxle:
If you do not use a towing dolly,place the 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 tow-ing from the rear without a towing dolly. 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.
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o When towing the vehicle, take care not to cause damage to the bumper or underbody of the ve- hicle.
o Do not tow with sling type truck as this may cause damage to thebumper or underbody of the ve- hicle. HTB210
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D080D02TB-AAT EMERGENCY TOWING For emergency towing when no com- mercial tow vehicle is available. Do not attempt to tow your vehicle in thismanner 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 damaged. 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 enginerunning). A driver must be in the towed car to steer it and operate the brakes. (1)Open the towing cover to push it
with your finger.
(2)To mount the towing hook, rotate it clockwise.
HTB4004
D120A01A-EAT IF YOU LOSE YOUR KEYS Information about the key of immobiliser system will be found on page 1-3.
HTB4005 CAUTION:
If the car is being towed with all fourwheels on the ground, it can be towed only from the front. Be sure that the transaxle is in neutral. Donot tow at speeds greater than 50 km/h (30 mph) and for more than 25 km (15 miles).Be sure the steering is unlocked by placing the key in the "ACC" posi- tion. A driver must be in the towedvehicle to operate the steering and brakes.
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CAUTION
It should be tightened firmly with your fingers until there is no moreplay in the towing hole. Towing hook is located in the jack case on the spare tire. (3)Attach a tow cable, chain or strap to the towing hook on the front bumper.
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Towing Hook
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INDEX 10- 5
S Seat
Front ........................................................................ 1-12
Seatback Holder ......................................................... 1-65
Seat Belts
3-Point system ........................................................ 1-20
Adjustabl e height ..................................................... 1-19
Adjusting your seat belt ........................................... 1-21
Maintenance of seat belts ....................................... 1-19
Seat pocket ................................................................ 1-66
Spectacle Ca se .......................................................... 1-58
Speedometer .............................................................. 1-42
Starting ........................................................................ 2-4
Steering Wheel Freeplay ............................................. 6-16
Steering Wheel Tilt Lever ........................................... 1-69
Stereo Sound System ................................................ 1-80
Sun Visor .................................................................... 1-68
Sunroof ....................................................................... 1-54
TTachometer ................................................................. 1-42
Tail gate ..................................................................... 1-65
Theft-Alarm system ..................................................... 1-7
Towing A trailer (or vehicle) ................................................. 2-18
Emergency .............................................................. 3-10
If your car must be towed ........................................ 3-8 Transaxle
Automatic ................................................................. 2-7
Automatic transaxle fluid checking .......................... 6-11
Manual ...................................................................... 2-5
Manual transaxle Oil checking ................................ 6-10
Trip Computer ............................................................. 1-43
Trip Odometer ............................................................. 1-42
Tyres Balancing .................................................................. 8-5
Chains ...................................................................... 8-4
Information ............................................................... 8-3
Pressure ................................................................... 8-3
Rotation .................................................................... 8-4
Snow tyres ............................................................... 8-4
Spare tyre ................................................................. 3-5 Traction ..................................................................... 8-5
Wheel and tyre changing .......................................... 3-5
V Vehicle Identification Number ..................................... 8-2
WWarning Lights ............................................................ 1-37
Windshield Wiper and Washer ....................................1-48
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................................. 6-8