towing HYUNDAI KONA 2022 Owner's Manual

Emergency situations
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WARNING
If your vehicle is equipped with a
rollover sensor, place the ignition
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
situation as a rollover.
When towing your vehicle in an
emergency without wheel dollies:
1. Place the ignition switch in the ACC
position.
2. Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Failure to place the shift lever in N
(Neutral) when being towed with the
front wheels on the ground can cause
internal damage to the transmission.
Removable Towing Hook
Front
OOS080012N
Rear
OOS067041
1. Open the liftgate, and remove the
towing 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 fully
secured.
4. Remove the towing hook and install
the cover after use.

08
8-35
Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial 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 towing 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.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle.
Always follow these emergency towing
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 performance.
More steering effort will be required
because the power steering 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
frequently.
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.

Emergency situations
8-36
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Use a towing cable or chain less than
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 towing.
Before towing, check the intelligent
variable transmission/dual clutch
transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the intelligent variable
transmission/dual clutch transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
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 damage to transmission. (if
equipped with intelligent variable
transmission)
The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 15 mph (25km/h) or less
within the distance of 12 miles
(20km). (if equipped with dual clutch
transmission)
Tie-down Hook
WARNING
Do not use the tie-down hook(s) for
towing purposes. If the tie-down
hook(s) are used for towing, the
tie-down hook(s) or bumper will be
damaged and this could lead to serious
injury.

09
9-7
Follow Normal Maintenance Schedule if the vehicle is usually operated where none of
the following conditions apply. If any of the following conditions apply, you must follow
the Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions.
Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 5 miles (8 km) in normal temperature
or less than 10 miles (16 km) in freezing temperature
Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances
Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or salt-spread roads
Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
Driving in heavy dust conditions
Driving in heavy traffic area
Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain road repeatedly
Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
Driving as a patrol car, taxi, other commercial use of vehicle towing
Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
Frequently driving in stop-and-go condition
Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)
If your vehicle is operated under the above conditions, you should inspect, replace
or refill more frequently than the following Normal Maintenance Schedule. After the
periods or distance shown in the chart, continue to follow the prescribed maintenance
intervals.
Information
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Maintenance
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Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalsDriving
condition
Intelligent variable
transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Smartstream
G2.0 AkinsonRReplace every 56,000 miles
(91,000 km)
A, C, E, F,
G, H, I, K
Dual clutch
transmission fluid
(if equipped)
Smartstream
G1.6 T-GDIRReplace every 80,000miles
(120,000km)
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
Rear differential oil (4WD) RReplace every 72,000 miles
(120,000 km)
C, D, E, G,
H, I, J
Transfer case oil (4WD) No check, No service required
Propeller shaft (4WD) IInspect more frequently
depending on the condition
C, D, E, F,
G, H, I, J
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 distances
C. Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads
D. Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E. Driving in the condition of inflowing sand or dust into engine
F. Driving in heavy traffic area
G. Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads
H. Towing a trailer or using a camper, or driving with loads on the roof
I. Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J. Frequently driving under high speed or rapid acceleration/deceleration.
K. Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
L. Engine oil usage which is not recommended (Mineral type, Semi-synthetic, Lower
grade spec, etc.)

Index
I-12
T
Theft-alarm system .............................................................................................. 5-35
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type A) ............................................. 8-9
Low tire pressure telltale .................................................................................. 8-10
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator ................... 8-10
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Type B) ........................................... 8-13
Changing a tire with TPMS .............................................................................. 8-16
Check tire pressure ........................................................................................... 8-13
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale......................................... 8-15
Low tire pressure warning light ....................................................................... 8-15
Tire pressure monitoring system ...................................................................... 8-14
TPMS malfunction indicator ............................................................................ 8-16
Tire specification and pressure label ................................................................... 2-15
Tires and wheels .......................................................................................... 2-11,9-33
All Season Tires ............................................................................................... 9-43
Check tire inflation pressure ............................................................................ 9-34
Low aspect ratio tires ....................................................................................... 9-44
Radial-Ply Tires ................................................................................................ 9-44
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ..................................................... 9-33
Snow Tires ........................................................................................................ 9-43
Summer Tires ................................................................................................... 9-43
Tire care............................................................................................................ 9-33
Tire maintenance .............................................................................................. 9-37
Tire replacement ............................................................................................... 9-36
Tire rotation ...................................................................................................... 9-35
Tire sidewall labeling ....................................................................................... 9-38
Tire Terminology and Definitions ................................................................... 9-41
Tire traction ...................................................................................................... 9-37
Wheel alignment and tire balance .................................................................... 9-36
Wheel replacement ........................................................................................... 9-37
Towing ................................................................................................................. 8-33
Emergency Towing .......................................................................................... 8-35
Removable Towing Hook ................................................................................ 8-34
Tie-down Hook................................................................................................. 8-36
Towing service ................................................................................................. 8-33
Trademarks ........................................................................................................ 5-123
Trailer Towing ..................................................................................................... 6-75