emergency towing HYUNDAI KONA 2022 Owners Manual

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Emergency precautions
Tires
Do not use a tire and wheel package
with a different size and type from the
one originally installed on your vehicle.
It can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle, which could lead to
steering failure or rollover causing
serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to
equip all four tires with the tire and wheel
of the same size, type, tread, brand and
load-carrying capacity. If you equip your
vehicle with any tire/wheel combination
not recommended by HYUNDAI for off-
road driving, you should not use these
tires for highway driving.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine while a
full-time AWD vehicle is raised on a
jack. The vehicle can slip or roll off of a
jack causing serious injury or death to
you or those nearby.
Towing
4WD vehicles must be towed with
a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground. For more details, refer to
"Towing" section in chapter 8.
Dynamometer testing
An 4WD vehicle must be tested on a
special four wheel chassis dynamometer.
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[A] : Roll tester (Speedometer),
[B] : Temporary free roller
An 4WD vehicle should not be tested
on a 2WD roll tester. If a 2WD roll tester
must be used, perform the following
procedure:
1. Check the tire pressures
recommended for your vehicle.
2. Place the rear wheels on the roll tester
for a speedometer test as shown in
the illustration.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the front wheels on the
temporary free roller as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION
Never engage the parking brake
while performing the test.
When the vehicle is lifted up, do not
operate the front and rear wheel
separately. All four wheels should be
operated.
A
B

8
Hazard warning flasher..................................................................................... 8-2
In case of an emergency while driving ............................................................ 8-2
If the engine stalls while driving ................................................................................. 8-2
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ............................................................ 8-2
If you have a flat tire while driving ..............................................................................8-3
If the engine will not start ................................................................................ 8-3
If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ..............................................8-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ................................................8-3
Jump starting .................................................................................................... 8-4
If the engine overheats ......................................................................................8-7
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
Check tire pressure .................................................................................................... 8-13
Tire pressure monitoring system ............................................................................... 8-14
Low tire pressure warning light ................................................................................. 8-15
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale ................................................ 8-15
TPMS malfunction indicator ...................................................................................... 8-16
Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................................................................ 8-16
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) .............................................................8-18
Jack and tools............................................................................................................. 8-18
Changing tires ............................................................................................................ 8-19
Jack label ....................................................................................................................8-24
If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ................................................. 8-25
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 8-25
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit .........................................................................8-26
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ......................................................................................... 8-27
How to adjust tire pressure ...................................................................................... 8-30
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit ..........................................................8-32
Towing ............................................................................................................. 8-33
Towing service ............................................................................................................8-33
Removable Towing Hook ..........................................................................................8-34
Emergency Towing ....................................................................................................8-35
Tie-down Hook .......................................................................................................... 8-36
8. Emergency situations

Emergency situations
8-4
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Follow the jump starting
procedure in this section to avoid serious
injury or damage to your vehicle. If in
doubt about how to properly jump start
your vehicle, we strongly recommend
that you have a service technician or
towing service do it for you.
WARNING
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
to you or bystanders, always follow
these precautions when working near
or handling the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection designed
to protect the eyes from acid
splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
Hydrogen is always present
in battery cells, is highly
combustible, and may explode
if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach of
children.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is highly corrosive. Do
not allow acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If acid gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the area. If you feel
pain or a burning sensation, get medical
attention immediately.
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the battery.
The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage.
NEVER touch these components
with the engine running or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON
position.
Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause sparks.
The battery may rupture or explode
when you jump start with a low or
frozen battery.
JUMP STARTING

Emergency situations
8-18
WARNING
Changing a tire can be dangerous.
Follow the instructions in this section
when changing a tire to reduce the risk
of serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Be careful as you use the jack handle to
stay clear of the flat end. The flat end
has sharp edges that could cause cuts.
Jack and tools
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(1) Jack handle
(2) Jack
(3) Wheel nut wrench
(4) Towing hook
The jack, jack handle, and wheel nut
wrench are stored in the luggage
compartment under the luggage box
cover.
The jack is provided for emergency tire
changing only.
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Turn the winged hold down bolt
counterclockwise to remove the spare
tire.
Store the spare tire in the same
compartment by turning the winged hold
down bolt clockwise.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from
"rattling", store them in their proper
location.
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If it is hard to loosen the tire hold-down
wing bolt by hand, you can loosen it
easily using the wheel nut wrench.
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise with the wheel nut
wrench.

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8-33
TOWING
Towing service
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[A] : Dollies
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.
For 2WD vehicles, it is acceptable to tow
the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground (without dollies) and the rear
wheels off the ground.
If any of the loaded wheels or suspension
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
lifted, not the front.
For 4WD vehicles, it must be towed
with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
NOTICE
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts. Otherwise
the vehicle may be damaged.
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground as this may
cause damage to the vehicle.
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Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. Use wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Emergency situations
8-34
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
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Rear
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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.

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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
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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.

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